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...
The Advanced Perceptual Contrast Algorithm (APCA) is a new way to compute contrast based on modern research on...
Derogatory term for a person that is perceived to be making less intellectual progress or developing more slowly.
Derogatory term for a person that appears to have unusual characteristics.
PEAT, also known as Photosensitive Epilepsy Analysis Tool, is used to prevent content that can cause seizures. It...
Description most commonly used for someone who does not hear well, with some degree of hearing loss.
Derogatory term for a person that is perceived as unintelligent, unrefined, or uncultured.
Switch access is designed to substitute the combination of a keyboard and mouse by connecting the functions of a...
Any change to the environment, equipment, processes, or practices that improves accessibility or helps an...