Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Harm Reduction
- An approach that prioritizes minimizing negative consequences of potentially risky behaviors rather than demanding complete abstinence or compliance with prescribed rules. In accessibility and disability contexts, harm reduction acknowledges that disabled people often face…
- Health Monitoring(also: Remote Patient Monitoring, Health Surveillance)
- The continuous or periodic collection of health-related data using sensors, wearables, or smart home technology to track an individual's wellbeing and detect problems. Health monitoring systems may track vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure), activity levels, medication…
- Healthcare Access(also: Healthcare Accessibility)
- The ability of disabled people to obtain timely, appropriate, and respectful healthcare services. Healthcare access barriers include physical inaccessibility of medical facilities, communication barriers with providers, diagnostic overshadowing (where symptoms are attributed to…
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