Glossary

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

7 results found in professional roles.

Accessibility Champion (Accessibility Hero, Accessibility Advocate, A11y Champion)
An individual within an organization or institution who takes personal responsibility for promoting and advancing accessibility practices, often without formal mandate or recognition. Accessibility ch…
Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)
A Deaf or Hard-of-hearing individual who has obtained professional certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) to provide interpreting, translation, and transliteration services…
Curator (Museum Curator, Exhibition Curator, Art Curator)
A professional responsible for the selection, arrangement, interpretation, and presentation of works in museums, galleries, and exhibitions. The curatorial role has expanded from its original function…
IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals)
A professional membership organisation founded in 2014 that defines, promotes, and certifies accessibility professionals worldwide. IAAP offers certification programs including the Certified Professio…
Orientation and Mobility (O&M)
A professional field and set of skills that enable blind and visually impaired people to travel safely and independently in their environments. Orientation refers to understanding one's position in sp…
Sign Language Interpreter (SLI, Interpreter)
A professional who facilitates communication between Deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals by translating between a sign language and a spoken language. Interpreters must be flue…
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI, Vision Teacher, Teacher of the Visually Impaired)
A specialized educator certified to teach students who are blind or have low vision, providing instruction in the expanded core curriculum including braille literacy, orientation and mobility concepts…