Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Hackathon(also: Accessibility Hackathon, Makeathon, ATHack)
- A time-limited event (typically hours to days) where participants collaborate intensively to design and build technology solutions, often as prototypes or proofs of concept. Accessibility hackathons specifically focus on creating assistive technologies, but they have been…
- Human Infrastructure
- A concept from ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) research describing the complex web of people, social relationships, environments, and aspirations that shapes how technology is used in a given context. Developed by Sambasivan and Smyth, human…
- Hybrid Space(also: Blended Space, Hybrid Community Space)
- A community or program environment that combines both in-person and online elements, not necessarily simultaneously, to create a more accessible and inclusive experience. In accessibility contexts, hybrid spaces address barriers such as geographic distance, mobility limitations,…
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