Glossary

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

24 results found in communication accessibility.

Tadoma (Tadoma Method)
A tactile method of communication used by individuals who are deafblind, in which the receiver places their hand on the speaker's face — thumb lightly on the lips and fingers along the jawline and che…
Turn-Taking
The process by which participants in a conversation manage who speaks when, including how speakers signal they are finished and how listeners indicate they want to contribute. Turn-taking norms are ty…
Video Relay Service (VRS)
A free, subscriber-based telecommunications service regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States that enables deaf individuals who use sign language to make phone call…
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
A fee-based service that provides sign language interpretation via video conferencing technology, where the interpreter is located remotely rather than physically present with the deaf and hearing par…