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For tax purposes, "disabled" means unable to perform gainful work.  Many people with medical disabilities can work, and are not disabled for tax purposes.

 

Specifically for children, "disabled" also means unable to care for themselves, so that you need to hire a caregiver even if they are over the age of 12.  

 

Otherwise, no, she is not disabled for tax purposes.