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Tokenism(also: Token Inclusion)

The practice of including a small number of individuals from underrepresented groups primarily for the appearance of inclusivity rather than for meaningful participation or impact. In accessibility research, tokenism occurs when studies include a minimal number of disabled…

Transparency in AI(also: AI Transparency, Algorithmic Transparency)

The principle that AI systems should clearly communicate how they work, what data they use, where processing occurs, and what their limitations are. In accessibility contexts, blind users have expressed strong desires to understand how AI-enabled privacy techniques are designed,…

User Agency(also: User Control, User Autonomy)

The degree to which users maintain control over their interactions with a system, including the ability to make choices, adjust system behavior, override automated decisions, and understand what the system is doing on their behalf. In accessibility and AI-powered tools, user…

Vulnerable population research(also: Research with vulnerable groups)

Research involving participants who may have diminished capacity to provide fully informed consent or who are at elevated risk of harm, including older adults with cognitive decline, people with dementia, children with disabilities, and individuals with intellectual…