Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
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- Assistive Technology Abandonment (AT Abandonment, AT Non-Use, Device Abandonment)
- The phenomenon where people with disabilities stop using or choose not to use assistive technology devices that have been provided to them. Abandonment can result from multiple factors including poor …
- Collaborative Troubleshooting (Cooperative Problem-Solving)
- A process where two or more people work together to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical problems, sharing knowledge and strategies to reach a solution. In assistive technology contexts, collabor…
- Community Center (Community Space, Community Hub)
- A physical or virtual space where members of a particular community gather for social support, resources, education, and shared activities. In the context of marginalized communities such as LGBTQIA+ …
- LGBTQIA+ (LGBTQ+, LGBT, Queer Community)
- An acronym representing the diverse community of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual or agender, and other sexual orientations and gende…
- Online Community (Virtual Community, Online Forum)
- A group of people who interact and share information through internet-based platforms such as mailing lists, forums, social media groups, or Q&A sites. For people with disabilities, online communities…
- Online Health Community (OHC, Digital Health Community, Online Support Group)
- A digital space where individuals with shared health conditions, disabilities, or wellness concerns connect to exchange information, provide emotional support, share experiences, and discuss treatment…
- Peer Support (Peer-to-Peer Support, Peer Mentoring)
- A form of mutual assistance where people with shared experiences or conditions help each other by sharing knowledge, practical advice, and emotional support. In accessibility contexts, peer support co…
- Social Isolation
- A state of limited or absent social contact and interaction with others, which can result from physical, environmental, or psychological barriers. For people with disabilities and older adults, social…