A glossary of terms relevant to disability, accessibility and technology
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AbleismPrejudice and/or discrimination against people with mental and/or physical disabilities. | |
Access barriersAny obstruction that prevents people with disabilities from using standard facilities, equipment and resources. | |
AccessibilityThe
quality of being easily used, entered, or reached by people with
disabilities; refers to the design of products, devices, services,
curricula, or environments. | |
AccessibleIn
the case of a facility, readily usable by a particular individual; in
the case of a program or activity, presented or provided in such a way
that a particular individual can participate, with or without auxiliary
aid(s); in the case of electronic resources, accessible with or without
assistive computer technology. | |
Accessible technologyA technology that’s been designed with the needs of a lot of different
users in mind and with built-in customization features so that users can
individualize their experience to meet their needs. | |
Accessible web designCreating web pages according to universal design principles to eliminate
or reduce barriers, including those that affect people with
disabilities. | |
AccommodationAn adjustment to make a program, facility, or resource accessible to a person with a disability. | |
Adaptive technologyAdjusted versions of existing technologies or tools so people with
disabilities can more easily use them; helps individuals with
disabilities accomplish a specific task. | |
ADHDShort for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition
characterized by symptoms that include inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity. Not all of these need to be present for a person to be
diagnosed with ADHD. | |