A glossary of terms relevant to disability, accessibility and technology

A functional disorder caused by damage to a child’s brain during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy is characterized by one or more movement disorders, such as spasticity (tight limb muscles), purposeless movements, rigidity (severe form of spasticity), or a lack of balance. People with cerebral palsy may also experience seizures, speech, hearing and/or visual impairments, and/or mental retardation.