Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Co-Cultural Theory(also: Co-Cultural Communication Theory)
- A communication theory developed by Mark Orbe that examines how members of marginalized or underrepresented groups communicate within dominant societal structures. The theory identifies the Deaf community as a subordinate group within a hearing-dominated society and analyzes how…
- Critical Period(also: Critical Period Hypothesis, Sensitive Period)
- A developmental window during early childhood when the brain is especially receptive to acquiring language. If sufficient language input is not received during this period, language development may be significantly and permanently impaired. The critical period is particularly…
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