Collocations for handicap - noun

serious, severe | mild | mental, physical, visual
She can''t drive because of her visual handicap.

be born with, have, suffer (from)
Over a million people in Great Britain suffer from mental handicap.

cause | cope with, overcome
She has managed to overcome her physical handicaps.

despite a/the ~
Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.

big, considerable, great, major, real, serious, severe, terrible
Lack of transport was a major handicap.

have, suffer
If you don''t speak the language, you''ve got a real handicap.

prove
His lack of height can prove a handicap against tall players.

despite a/the ~ | ~ to
This could be a serious handicap to her education.