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Language Access(also: Language Services, Linguistic Access)

The provision of services and resources that enable people with limited proficiency in the dominant language to meaningfully access information, programmes, and services. Language access encompasses professional interpretation (spoken), translation (written), bilingual staffing,…

Language Accessibility(also: Linguistic Accessibility)

The practice of ensuring that information, services, and digital content are available and comprehensible in the languages that people actually use and prefer. Language accessibility extends beyond translation between spoken languages to include providing content in signed…

Learning Management System(also: LMS)

A software platform used to create, deliver, manage, and track educational content and learning activities. Common examples include Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, and Google Classroom. In the context of accessibility, LMS platforms are critical because they serve as the primary…

Lecture Accessibility(also: Accessible Lectures, Accessible Educational Media)

The practice of designing and delivering lectures and associated educational materials so that they are usable by students with disabilities, including those who are blind, have low vision, are deaf, or have other impairments. Lecture accessibility encompasses multiple…

List-Based Interface(also: List View, Linear Interface)

An interface layout that presents information as a sequential list rather than in a grid, table, or spatial layout. In accessibility contexts, list-based interfaces are generally more screen reader-friendly than grid layouts because they follow a natural linear reading order,…

Livestream Accessibility(also: Live Video Accessibility)

The practice of making live video broadcasts accessible to people with disabilities, particularly viewers with visual or hearing impairments. Livestreams present unique accessibility challenges because they feature multiple simultaneous visual elements (main video, webcams,…

Livestreaming(also: Live Streaming, Streaming)

Broadcasting real-time video content to an online audience, typically through platforms like Twitch, YouTube Live, or Facebook Gaming. Viewers can interact with streamers through text chat, creating a hybrid of performance and conversation. For accessibility, livestreaming…

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