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Blind and Low Vision(also: BLV, Vision Impairment, Visual Impairment)

A broad term encompassing the spectrum of vision loss from partial sight (low vision) to complete blindness. People who are blind or have low vision experience varying degrees of visual function, and their technology needs differ accordingly. Low vision users may benefit from…

Blind and Visually Impaired(also: BVI, Blind and low vision, BLV)

An umbrella term used in accessibility research and practice to encompass people whose vision is significantly reduced, from partial low vision (for example, reduced acuity, contrast sensitivity, or field of view) through total blindness. The term includes people who are…

Blindness(also: Total Blindness, Visual Blindness)

A condition of having no functional vision or light perception, requiring entirely non-visual means of accessing information and navigating the environment. Blind users typically rely on screen readers, braille displays, audio descriptions, and tactile materials to access…

Brain Injury(also: Acquired Brain Injury, ABI)

Damage to the brain that occurs after birth, resulting from trauma, stroke, infection, tumour, or other causes. Brain injuries can affect physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, potentially causing difficulties with movement, memory, attention, communication, and…

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