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This glossary covers a wide range of topics and includes terms that describe people, technology, concepts, and more. Some of the terms, marked by this icon , are widely considered to be

This term is generally agreed to be offensive toward or a person or group of people. We strongly recommend you do not use this term and instead use a term not usually thought to be offensive. While it is possible that some people will not be offended by this term, just as some people will be offended by other terms when no harm is intended, it is best to avoid. Remember that what is considered offensive can also change over time, by scenario, and by relationship. We provide this library of terms for informational purposes and we welcome feedback to help us get it right.

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  • Motion/Eye-Tracking Devices

    Motion or eye-tracking devices measure the movement of your eyes, position, and focus through sensors and convert...

  • Magnifier

    A magnifier assists those with low vision or who are visually impaired to make their screen or sections of their...

  • Manual (accessibility) testing

    Testing process to review whether digital content meets WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards. To manually test your...

  • Meaningful markup

    Use clear organization, structure, and semantic elements in HTML markup. This improves assistive technologies’...

  • Mute

    Derogatory term for a person who doesn't use verbal speech, often referring to people who are deaf or hard of...