Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
7 results found in Safety.
- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS, Minimum sound requirement, Pedestrian warning sound)
- A class of vehicle systems that emit artificial sound to alert pedestrians and other road users to the presence and movement of quiet vehicles — typically electric and hybrid vehicles at low speeds, w…
- Collision Avoidance (Obstacle Avoidance, Anti-Collision System)
- A safety feature in assistive technology, robotics, and intelligent wheelchairs that automatically detects obstacles in the user's path and takes action to prevent impact — typically by stopping the d…
- Interpersonal Safety
- Interpersonal safety refers to protection from threats of bodily harm caused by other people, such as assault, harassment, or violence. For people with disabilities, interpersonal safety presents dist…
- Pedestrian Safety (Walking safety, Vulnerable road user safety)
- The field and practice of protecting people who walk — including those with disabilities, older adults, and children — from injury and death in road traffic environments. Pedestrian safety encompasses…
- Personal Safety Management (PSM)
- Personal Safety Management refers to the informed, agential, and proactive participation of an individual in maintaining their own physical safety. Coined in accessibility research by Branham et al. (…
- Sexual Violence (Nonconsensual Sex)
- Any sexual act, attempt, or coercion that occurs without the freely given consent of the person involved. In accessibility research, sexual violence is a significant concern because disabled and neuro…
- Situational Awareness (Environmental Awareness)
- The perception and understanding of elements in one's environment, including the ability to detect events, comprehend their significance, and anticipate what may happen next. For deaf and hard of hear…