PWD

PWD (plural PWDs)

1. Initialism of public works department.
2. Initialism of Portuguese Water Dog.
3. (computing) Initialism of print working directory.
4. Initialism of person with disability.
   • 1999, Alex Ndeezi, Progress and challenges with constitutional and legal provisions on disability

     Again, any subject concerning the situation or welfare of mankind has a direct or indirect bearing on PWDs either both as members of society and as PWDs.

   • 2014, Neal F. Chalofsky, Handbook of Human Resource Development, John Wiley & Sons (→ISBN), page 302:

     Polyrhythmic refers to the rhythm of identity markers changing in importance to the person and to society. A person may identify more as a woman and second as a PWD. Disabilities can be visible and invisible.

• DWP, PDW