Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Tech support for older adults(also: Senior tech support, Elder tech assistance)
- The provision of guidance, troubleshooting, and learning resources to help older adults use digital technologies effectively. Research identifies two key dimensions: self-reliant support (online tutorials, video guides, built-in help features, trial-and-error) and social support…
- Telepresence robot(also: Telepresence, Remote presence robot)
- A mobile robotic device that enables a remote user to have a physical presence in a distant location, typically featuring a screen displaying the user's face, a camera, microphone, speaker, and wheels for navigation. In educational and workplace accessibility contexts,…
- Third place
- A sociological concept coined by Ray Oldenburg describing informal social gathering spaces beyond the home (first place) and workplace (second place), such as cafes, parks, community centers, or clubs. Third places are characterized by inclusivity, voluntary participation, low…
- Transit accessibility(also: Public transportation accessibility, Accessible transit)
- The degree to which public transportation systems — including buses, trains, subways, and associated infrastructure like stops, stations, and information systems — are usable by people with disabilities. Transit accessibility encompasses vehicle design (ramps, priority seating,…
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