Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
3 results found in disability terminology.
- Disability Etiquette (Disability manners, Interaction etiquette)
- A set of conventions for respectful and appropriate interaction with disabled people, typically taught to non-disabled colleagues, service staff, students, and healthcare providers. Common principles …
- High-Functioning Autism (HFA, HFASD)
- A historically used term describing individuals with autism spectrum disorder who have average or above-average intellectual abilities and can communicate verbally. The term is now considered outdated…
- Low-Functioning Autism (LFA, Classic Autism, Level 3 Autism)
- A descriptor historically used to characterize individuals with autism spectrum disorder who have significant support needs, including limited or no verbal communication, intellectual disability, and …