Glossary

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

87 results found in standards.

Web Accessibility Directive (WAD, Directive 2016/2102)
A European Union directive adopted in 2016 requiring all public sector bodies in EU member states to make their websites and mobile applications accessible. The directive mandates compliance with EN 3…
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
A program of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that develops strategies, standards, and supporting resources to make the web accessible to people with disabilities. Founded in 1997, WAI is responsib…
Wheelchair Accessibility (Wheelchair Access, Wheeled Mobility Access)
The degree to which physical environments, facilities, and services can be used by people who use wheelchairs. Wheelchair accessibility encompasses a wide range of factors including doorway widths, ra…
World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, WRSLL, 5 Cs of Foreign Language Education)
A set of US national standards for language education published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The standards are organised around five goal areas — Communication…
XR Accessibility User Requirements (XAUR)
A W3C document that provides accessibility guidelines and user requirements specifically for extended reality (XR) applications, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. XAUR i…
eMAG (Modelo de Acessibilidade em Governo Eletrônico, Brazilian Digital Accessibility Model)
The Brazilian government's digital accessibility model (Modelo de Acessibilidade em Governo Eletrônico) that provides mandatory guidelines for how government websites must ensure accessibility and eli…
ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Directive, EU Cookie Law, Directive 2002/58/EC)
A European Union directive that complements GDPR by specifically addressing privacy in electronic communications, including the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. The directive requires…