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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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  • Web accessibility

    Web accessibility is the practice of making websites usable for all visitors, including those with disabilities,...

  • Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

    A project led by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to improve accessibility on the web. WAI develops web...

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

    Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 defines how to make Web content more accessible to people with...

  • World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

    The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) mission is to lead the Web to its full potential by creating technical...

  • White Cane

    Cane used by individuals who are blind or have low vision that may both improve mobility independence and...