Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- aDesigner
- aDesigner is an accessibility evaluation tool for web designers, originally released by IBM in the mid-2000s. It combined automated WCAG checking with simulations of low vision (contrast loss, blur, colour-blindness) so that sighted designers could see how a page would appear to…
- e-NABLE(also: Enabling the Future)
- A global volunteer network founded in 2013 that uses 3D printing to produce free, customizable upper-limb prosthetic devices — primarily for children with limb differences who outgrow conventional prosthetics quickly. e-NABLE connects makers, designers, medical professionals,…
- eMaking(also: Electronic Making, e-Making)
- A form of making that focuses on electronic and digital fabrication tools and activities, including 3D printing, laser cutting, programming microcontrollers, robotics, and working with electronic components such as LEDs, motors, and sensors. eMaking programs aim to build STEAM…
- ePub(also: Electronic Publication, EPUB)
- An open standard file format for digital publications and documents, maintained by the W3C. ePub is significant for accessibility because it supports reflowable content that adapts to different screen sizes and user preferences, semantic markup through XHTML and CSS, and…
- forScore
- A digital sheet music reading application for Apple devices that allows musicians to view, annotate, and organize music scores on tablets and phones. forScore includes features like pinch-to-zoom, contrast adjustment, color annotation, and a Reflow feature that reformats sheet…