Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Screen Reader Compatibility(also: Screen Reader Support, Screen Reader Accessible)
- The degree to which a digital interface, website, application, or document can be effectively used with screen reader software. Screen reader compatibility requires proper semantic HTML structure, meaningful heading hierarchies, labeled form elements, appropriate ARIA…
- Screenshorting(also: Screenshot Tweeting, Text as Image)
- The practice of sharing text content as a screenshot or image rather than as actual text, often to circumvent character limits, preserve formatting, or avoid attribution. On social media platforms, users frequently post screenshots of text messages, articles, or other tweets as…
- Single Page Application(also: SPA)
- A web application architecture that dynamically updates page content in response to user interactions without requiring a full page reload, instead using JavaScript to modify the Document Object Model (DOM) and fetch data asynchronously. SPAs present unique accessibility…
- Slide Accessibility(also: Presentation Accessibility, Accessible Presentations, Accessible Slides)
- The practice of designing and delivering slide presentations so they can be fully accessed and understood by people with disabilities, particularly screen reader users. Key requirements include setting proper reading orders for slide elements, providing alt-text for images and…
- Social Media
- Networked digital platforms — including Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LINE, WhatsApp, and similar services — that enable users to create, share, and discuss content with others. For accessibility, social media raises questions about platform-level support for assistive technology…
- Spreadsheet Accessibility(also: Accessible Spreadsheets)
- The design and implementation of spreadsheet documents and applications so they can be effectively used by people with disabilities, particularly screen reader users. Key considerations include consistent layout and structure, meaningful headers and labels, avoiding merged cells…
- Structural Navigation(also: Structure-Based Navigation)
- A mode of screen reader navigation that allows users to move through content based on its logical or semantic structure rather than reading linearly from beginning to end. In web content, structural navigation involves jumping between headings, landmarks, lists, and other HTML…
- Subjective Image Description(also: Subjective Visual Assessment)
- An image description that involves opinion, aesthetic judgment, or interpretation rather than purely factual content. Examples include assessing whether an outfit matches, whether a room setting looks nice, or whether a photograph is aesthetically pleasing. Subjective image…
- Survey Accessibility(also: Accessible Surveys, Inclusive Survey Design)
- The practice of designing surveys, questionnaires, and assessment tools so they can be completed by people with diverse abilities, languages, and communication preferences. Survey accessibility encompasses providing content in multiple formats (text, audio, sign language video),…
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