Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
4 results found in built environment accessibility.
- Accessible Mapping (Accessibility Mapping, Accessible Pedestrian Maps)
- The creation and use of maps and geographic information systems that represent the accessibility characteristics of physical environments — including sidewalk inclines, curb cuts, surface types, path …
- Emergency Evacuation Accessibility (Accessible Emergency Egress, Inclusive Emergency Evacuation)
- The design of emergency evacuation procedures, systems, and infrastructure that enable people with disabilities to independently and safely exit buildings during emergencies. Traditional evacuation sy…
- Pedestrian Accessibility (Sidewalk Accessibility, Walkability)
- The degree to which outdoor pedestrian infrastructure — sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, ramps, stairs, and pathways — enables people with diverse mobility needs to travel safely and independently on…
- Smart City (Intelligent City, Smart City Accessibility)
- An urban area that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve the quality and efficiency of city services, infrastructure, and governance. In accessibility contexts, smart city t…