Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
10 results found in Wheelchair Accessibility.
- Accessible Routing (Accessible Navigation, Barrier-Free Routing, Accessible Wayfinding)
- The calculation of travel routes that account for accessibility barriers and the specific mobility needs of disabled pedestrians. Unlike standard navigation that optimises solely for distance or time,…
- Chairable (Chair-based interface, Wheelchair-integrated technology)
- A design concept for input and output devices that are integrated directly into a wheelchair frame, enabling users to interact with assistive technology without requiring a separate smartphone, wearab…
- Chairable Technology (Chairable Input, Chairable Devices)
- Input devices and interactive technologies designed to integrate with the form of a wheelchair, analogous to how wearable technology fits with an individual's clothing. Chairable technology recognises…
- Intelligent Wheelchair (Smart Wheelchair, Powered Wheelchair with Navigation Assistance)
- A powered wheelchair augmented with sensors, computing hardware, and software algorithms to provide navigation assistance, collision avoidance, or autonomous driving capabilities. Intelligent wheelcha…
- Manual Wheelchair (Self-propelled wheelchair)
- A wheelchair propelled by the user pushing on handrims attached to the rear wheels, or by an attendant pushing from behind. Manual wheelchairs are the most common type of wheelchair used for personal …
- Omnidirectional wheelchair (Holonomic wheelchair)
- An electric wheelchair capable of moving in any direction — forward, backward, sideways, and diagonally — as well as rotating in place, typically using Mecanum wheels or similar omnidirectional drive …
- Power Assist Device (Power assist wheel, Pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchair, PAPAW)
- A motorized attachment that adds electric propulsion assistance to a manual wheelchair without converting it into a full power wheelchair. Power assist devices typically attach to the wheelchair frame…
- Pressure ulcer (Pressure injury, Pressure sore, Decubitus ulcer, Bedsore)
- A localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from sustained pressure, often over a bony prominence. Pressure ulcers are a major health concern for wheelchair users and people with li…
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI, Repetitive motion injury, Overuse injury)
- A category of injuries affecting muscles, tendons, and nerves caused by repetitive movements, sustained awkward postures, or overuse of a body part. In the context of accessibility, repetitive strain …
- Step-Free Access (Level Access, Barrier-Free Access)
- A route or entrance to a building, transport station, or public space that does not require the use of steps or stairs, enabling access for wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments, parents …