A glossary of terms relevant to disability, accessibility and technology

See virtual keyboard

Technology system that scans and converts printed materials into electronic text.

Physical disability caused by a congenital anomaly (e.g., club foot), impairments caused by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis), and impairment from other causes (e.g., cerebral palsy, fractures or burns which cause contractures.)

Any method of displaying or presenting electronic information to the user through a computer monitor or other device.