Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
26 results found in accessibility fundamentals.
- Multiple Disabilities (Co-occurring Disabilities, Comorbid Disabilities)
- The presence of two or more disabilities in a single individual, which may include combinations of physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, and chronic health conditions. People with multiple disa…
- Point of Interest (POI)
- A point of interest (POI) is a specific location or feature in a physical environment that is relevant to a user's navigation or understanding of their surroundings. In accessible wayfinding systems f…
- Temporal Factors in Accessibility (Time-Based Accessibility, Fluctuating Access Needs)
- The recognition that accessibility needs are not static but vary over time due to factors such as daily form (good days versus bad days), fatigue accumulating during use, medication schedules, pain cy…
- Verification Mechanism (Verification System)
- A feature or process that allows users to confirm that a system has correctly understood and executed their intended action. In accessible calendar design, verification mechanisms are critical because…
- Visual Verification (Visual Fact-Checking)
- The process of confirming the accuracy of information by visually inspecting the original source material. In accessibility contexts, visual verification represents a fundamental challenge for blind a…
- Workshop Accessibility (Accessible Workshop Design)
- The practice of designing workshops, training sessions, and collaborative events to be fully participable by people with disabilities. Workshop accessibility encompasses multiple dimensions: physical …