A glossary of terms relevant to disability, accessibility and technology

Programming language used to create programs or applets that work with some web browsers to include features with animation or other characteristics not available through standard html.

An individual who supports a person with a disability throughout their professional journey, with the ultimate goal of helping them work independently. They provide one-on-one training, tailored to a particular person’s needs, for a particular job.

A device consisting of a lever that allows a pointer to move up, right, left, or down and serves as an alternative to a mouse. It usually includes buttons to enable mouse clicks.