A glossary of terms relevant to disability, accessibility and technology

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Word prediction

Software that reduces the number of keystrokes needed to type words and sentences. As characters are entered on either a standard, alternative or virtual keyboard, suggested completions of the word that has been started are provided to the user.

Workplace inclusion

The process of creating a workplace where all individuals, including people with disabilities, are not only employed but are full members of the work community.

World wide web (web, www)

Hypertext and multimedia gateway to the internet.