Glossary

Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.

108 results found in accessibility.

Video Customization (Video Personalization, Adaptive Video)
The ability for viewers to modify the visual and auditory presentation of video content to suit their individual needs and preferences. Video customization for accessibility can include adjusting layo…
Video Summarization (Video Summary, Video Condensation)
The process of creating a shortened version of a video that captures its key content, either through extractive methods (selecting key segments) or abstractive methods (generating new condensed conten…
Voice Input (Voice Control, Voice Command, Speech Input)
An input modality that allows users to control devices, enter text, or issue commands using spoken language, typically processed through speech recognition technology. Voice input is an essential acce…
Voice user interface (VUI, Conversational interface, Voice interface)
A human-computer interaction paradigm that uses speech as the primary input and audio output as the primary feedback channel. Voice user interfaces range from simple command-and-response systems to co…
Wheelchair Basketball
An adaptive version of basketball played by athletes using sport-specific wheelchairs. The game follows similar rules to standing basketball with modifications for wheelchair use, including a classifi…
Wheelchair Rugby (Murderball, Quad Rugby)
A competitive adaptive sport for athletes with impairments affecting all four limbs, originally designed for athletes with quadriplegia. Played on an indoor court, it combines elements of rugby, baske…
Wheelchair Sports
Athletic activities played by athletes who use wheelchairs, either due to mobility impairments or as part of the sport's rules. Common wheelchair sports include basketball, rugby, tennis, racing, and …
XR Accessibility User Requirements (XAUR)
A W3C document that provides accessibility guidelines and user requirements specifically for extended reality (XR) applications, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. XAUR i…