Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
30 results found in healthcare.
- Respite Care (Respite, Carer Relief)
- Temporary care provided to a person with a disability or chronic condition to give their primary caregiver a break from their caregiving responsibilities. Respite care can take many forms, including i…
- Social Prescribing (Community Prescribing, Non-Medical Referral)
- A non-medical intervention that links clinical practice with community-based activities and support services to improve health and wellbeing. In the context of accessibility, social prescribing connec…
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP, Speech Therapist, Speech-Language Therapist)
- A licensed healthcare professional who specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders, including speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing difficulties. In a…
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT, Speech-Language Pathology, SLP, Speech Therapy)
- A healthcare discipline focused on assessing and treating communication difficulties including speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Speech and language therapists work with peop…
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy)
- A healthcare profession focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders, speech disorders, language disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and swallowing difficul…
- Tele-rehabilitation (Telerehab, Remote Rehabilitation, Virtual Rehabilitation)
- Tele-rehabilitation is the delivery of rehabilitation services remotely using information and communication technology, enabling therapy and cognitive training to occur in a person's home or community…
- Telehealth (Telemedicine, Virtual Healthcare, Remote Healthcare)
- The delivery of healthcare services through digital communication technologies, including video conferencing, phone calls, and online portals. Telehealth expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pand…
- Telehealth (Telepractice, Telemedicine, Virtual Healthcare)
- The delivery of healthcare services, clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions remotely using telecommunications technology such as videoconferencing, phone calls, and digital platforms. Tel…
- Telemedicine (Telecare, Remote Healthcare)
- The delivery of healthcare services remotely using telecommunications technology, enabling diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and monitoring without in-person visits. For people with disabilities, te…
- Wheelchair Service Provision (Wheelchair Service Delivery)
- The systematic process of assessing, fitting, providing, and following up on wheelchair users to ensure they receive appropriate mobility devices matched to their individual needs, environment, and li…