Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Ageing in Place(also: Aging in Place)
- The ability of older adults to live independently and safely in their own home and community for as long as possible, regardless of age, income, or ability level. Ageing in place is increasingly promoted as an alternative to institutional care, supported by technologies such as…
- Fall Detection(also: Automatic Fall Detection, Fall Alert System)
- Technology that automatically identifies when a person has fallen and triggers an alert or emergency response. Fall detection systems typically use sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes in wearable devices (smartwatches, pendants), ambient sensors (radar, Wi-Fi), or…
- Mobility Assessment(also: Mobility Evaluation, Gait Assessment)
- A clinical evaluation that quantifies a person's movement capabilities, including walking pattern, balance, and motor performance. Mobility assessments are used to diagnose conditions like Parkinson's Disease, monitor disease progression, and plan treatment. Traditional…
- Wearable Sensors(also: Body-Worn Sensors, Wearable Sensor Technology)
- Electronic devices worn on the body that collect data about movement, physiological signals, or environmental conditions. In accessibility contexts, wearable sensors include accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inertial measurement units (IMUs) embedded in clothing, shoes, watches,…
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