This glossary covers a wide range of topics and includes terms that describe people, technology, concepts, and more.
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Derogatory term for a person who doesn't use verbal speech, often referring to people who are deaf or hard of...
Derogatory term for a person that has a disability or impairment, usually referring to someone who has limited or...
Derogatory term for a person that appears to have unusual characteristics.
Derogatory term for a person that is perceived to be making less intellectual progress or developing more slowly.
Description most commonly used for someone who does not hear well, with some degree of hearing loss.
Any change to the environment, equipment, processes, or practices that improves accessibility or helps an...
Devices, methods, systems, gestures, or symbols that supplement or replace oral speech.
An input controller that people can use to control wheelchairs, computers, and other devices.
Responsibilities or aspects of a job that are a fundamental part of the position, as used in the Americans with...
A11y is an abbreviation for “accessibility.” This is a numeronym, where the “11” stands for the 11 letters between...