Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Voice Disabilities(also: Voice Disorders, Speech Impairment, Aphonia)
- Conditions that partially or completely impair a person's ability to produce speech using their natural voice. Voice disabilities range from mild hoarseness or reduced volume to complete inability to vocalise (aphonia). Causes include laryngeal conditions, neurological disorders…
- Williams Syndrome(also: Williams-Beuren Syndrome, WBS)
- A rare genetic condition caused by the deletion of approximately 26 genes on chromosome 7, characterized by cardiovascular problems, distinctive facial features, and a unique cognitive profile that typically includes intellectual disability alongside strong verbal and social…
- Word-Finding Difficulty(also: Word-Finding Deficit, Word Retrieval Difficulty)
- A language impairment characterised by difficulty retrieving specific words during conversation or communication, despite the person knowing the word and its meaning. Word-finding difficulties are a hallmark symptom of aphasia and anomia but can also occur in other neurological…