Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
27 results found in physical accessibility.
- Accessibility Map (Accessible Route Map, Wheelchair Accessibility Map)
- A map that displays information about the physical accessibility features and barriers of an environment, such as the presence of curb ramps, steps, slopes, surface conditions, and accessible entrance…
- Braille Labeling (Braille Labels, Braille Signage)
- The practice of adding braille text to physical objects, signs, models, or controls to make them accessible to blind users who read braille. While braille labeling is important for accessibility in pu…
- Crowdsourced Accessibility (Crowdsourced Accessibility Auditing, Citizen-Sourced Accessibility)
- The practice of collecting accessibility information about physical or digital environments through contributions from large numbers of people, rather than relying solely on professional auditors. In …
- Crowdsourced Accessibility Mapping (Collaborative Accessibility Mapping, Citizen-Sourced Accessibility Data)
- The practice of using contributions from members of the public to identify, report, and map accessibility barriers and features in physical or digital environments. In urban contexts, crowdsourced acc…
- Curb Ramp (Curb Cut, Dropped Kerb, Pram Ramp)
- A sloped transition between a sidewalk and a street that allows wheelchair users, people with strollers, and others to cross without navigating a vertical curb. Curb ramps are essential infrastructure…
- Curb Ramp (Curb Cut, Dropped Kerb, Kerb Ramp)
- A small ramp built into or applied to the curb at pedestrian crossings and other transitions between a sidewalk and a roadway, providing a smooth transition for wheelchair users, people with mobility …
- Exergame (Exercise Game, Active Video Game, Exergaming)
- A video game that requires physical movement or exercise as the primary input mechanism, combining gameplay with physical activity. Exergames have been developed for consoles, virtual reality systems,…
- Fibromyalgia (FM, Fibromyalgia syndrome)
- Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties often called "fibro fog." It affects approximately 2-4% of…
- Green Space Accessibility (Outdoor Leisure Accessibility, Park Accessibility)
- The design and adaptation of natural environments such as parks, gardens, forests, and countryside areas to be usable and enjoyable by people with disabilities. Green space accessibility encompasses m…
- Guide Runner (Sighted Guide Runner, Running Guide)
- A sighted person who accompanies a blind or visually impaired runner during training or competition, providing verbal navigation cues and physical guidance typically through a tether connecting the tw…
- Hypotonia (Low Muscle Tone, Muscle Hypotonia, Floppy Muscle Syndrome)
- A condition characterized by decreased muscle tone, resulting in reduced resistance to passive movement and often affecting posture and motor control. Hypotonia is common in many developmental disabil…
- Motor Coordination (Movement Coordination, Coordination)
- The ability to integrate sensory information and muscle movements to perform smooth, accurate, and controlled physical actions. Motor coordination encompasses both gross motor skills (large body movem…
- Muscle Atrophy (Muscular Atrophy)
- A condition involving the wasting or loss of muscle tissue, resulting in decreased muscle strength and endurance. Muscle atrophy can occur due to disuse, neurological conditions, or disease, and often…
- Music-Induced Analgesia (music analgesia, music-based pain relief)
- The phenomenon by which listening to music reduces the subjective experience of pain. Research consistently shows that self-selected, personally meaningful music produces stronger analgesic effects th…
- Pain Communication (pain expression, communicating pain)
- The verbal and non-verbal processes through which a person conveys their pain experience to others, including family members, carers, and healthcare professionals. Chronic pain presents particular com…
- Pain Invalidation (chronic pain disbelief, pain dismissal)
- The experience of having one's pain dismissed, disbelieved, or minimised by others, including healthcare professionals, family members, and social contacts. Pain invalidation is a pervasive barrier fo…
- Pain Self-Management (chronic pain self-management)
- A person-centred approach to living with chronic pain in which the individual takes an active role in managing their own condition through daily coping strategies, behavioural adaptations, and use of …
- Physical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy)
- A therapeutic process aimed at restoring, maintaining, or improving physical function, mobility, and strength through structured exercises and interventions. Physical rehabilitation is essential for p…
- Prosthesis (Prosthetic, Prosthetic device, Artificial limb)
- A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, most commonly a limb. Prosthetics range from cosmetic devices that restore appearance to functional devices that enable specific…
- Remote Accessibility Assessment (Virtual Accessibility Assessment, Pre-Visit Accessibility Check)
- The practice of evaluating the physical accessibility of an unfamiliar environment without being physically present. Wheelchair users and others with mobility disabilities routinely assess spaces in a…