Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
Search results
- Visible Disability(also: Apparent Disability)
- A disability that is readily apparent to outside observers through physical characteristics, mobility aids, or other visible indicators. Examples include amputations, paralysis, use of a wheelchair, or conditions that affect gait or posture. Visible disabilities shape social…
- Vision Impairment(also: Visual Impairment, VI)
- An umbrella term for any reduction in visual function — including low vision, blindness, and functional limitations that affect everyday tasks — regardless of cause. The World Health Organization distinguishes between distance and near vision impairment and further classifies…
2 results.