Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Accessible Mapping(also: Accessibility Mapping, Accessible Pedestrian Maps)
- The creation and use of maps and geographic information systems that represent the accessibility characteristics of physical environments — including sidewalk inclines, curb cuts, surface types, path widths, stairs, and elevators — to support navigation and trip planning for…
- Emergency Evacuation Accessibility(also: Accessible Emergency Egress, Inclusive Emergency Evacuation)
- The design of emergency evacuation procedures, systems, and infrastructure that enable people with disabilities to independently and safely exit buildings during emergencies. Traditional evacuation systems rely on visual and auditory alarms, posted signage, and physical routes…
- Pedestrian Accessibility(also: Sidewalk Accessibility, Walkability)
- The degree to which outdoor pedestrian infrastructure — sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, ramps, stairs, and pathways — enables people with diverse mobility needs to travel safely and independently on foot or using mobility devices. Pedestrian accessibility is affected by…
- Smart City(also: Intelligent City, Smart City Accessibility)
- An urban area that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve the quality and efficiency of city services, infrastructure, and governance. In accessibility contexts, smart city technologies — including real-time public transit tracking, connected…
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