Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Talking Mats
- A visual communication framework that uses a textured mat and sets of picture symbols to help people express their views on topics that matter to them. Developed at the University of Stirling, Talking Mats provides a structured way for people who find it difficult to communicate…
- Telegraphic Speech(also: Telegraphic Input, Compressed Speech)
- A simplified form of communication that uses only essential content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives) while omitting function words (articles, prepositions, conjunctions) and grammatical inflections. In AAC and assistive technology contexts, telegraphic input allows users with…
- Transactional Communication Model
- The most dynamic model of communication, in which all parties are simultaneously senders and receivers, co-creating meaning through instantaneous, continuous feedback. In this model, communication is a collaborative process where context, environment, and shared understanding…
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