Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- GenderMag(also: Gender-Inclusiveness Magnifier, GenderMag Method)
- GenderMag (Gender-Inclusiveness Magnifier) is an inclusive design inspection method for finding and fixing inclusivity bugs in problem-solving software. It uses five facets of problem-solving style that show statistically significant gender differences: Motivations…
- Gesture-Based Interaction(also: Gesture Control, Gestural Input)
- A mode of human-computer interaction where users control digital systems through hand or body movements detected by cameras or sensors, rather than through traditional input devices. In mixed reality headsets like the HoloLens 2, gesture-based interactions include touching,…
- Glare Sensitivity(also: Photophobia, Light Sensitivity)
- An increased sensitivity to light that causes discomfort, visual difficulty, or pain, commonly experienced by people with various eye conditions including cataracts, macular degeneration, and albinism. Glare sensitivity significantly affects the usability of digital displays and…
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day(also: GAAD)
- An annual event held on the third Thursday of May to focus attention on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. Founded in 2011, GAAD is observed through events, talks, workshops, panels, and accessibility-focused…
- Graphical Authentication(also: Graphical Password, Picture Password)
- An authentication method that uses images, patterns, or visual elements instead of text-based passwords. Graphical authentication leverages human visual memory, which is generally stronger than verbal memory for recognition tasks. Types include recognition-based systems…
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