Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- WEIRD(also: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic)
- An acronym standing for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic — used to describe the demographic and cultural profile of populations that dominate research samples in psychology, HCI, and accessibility studies. The term highlights a significant bias: most…
- Wheelchair Provision(also: Wheelchair Service Delivery, Wheelchair Service)
- The comprehensive process of ensuring that individuals who need wheelchairs receive appropriate products along with the related services necessary for safe and effective use. As defined by the World Health Organization, wheelchair provision encompasses assessment, fitting,…
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