Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Multimodal Interaction(also: Multimodal Interface)
- An interaction approach that combines multiple input and output modalities—such as voice, touch, keyboard, gestures, and visual/audio feedback—to support flexible, accessible user experiences. In accessibility contexts, multimodal interaction is valuable because it allows users…
- Multimorbidity(also: Multiple Long-term Conditions, Co-occurring Conditions)
- Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions or long-term impairments in a single individual. It is especially prevalent among older adults and is a major factor in the complexity of accessibility needs. Research shows that multimorbidity is the norm…
- Multiple Disabilities(also: Co-occurring Disabilities, Comorbid Disabilities)
- The presence of two or more disabilities in a single individual, which may include combinations of physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, and chronic health conditions. People with multiple disabilities often face compounded access barriers that are greater than the sum of…
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