Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Spastic Quadriplegia(also: Spastic Tetraplegia)
- The most severe subtype of spastic cerebral palsy, characterised by stiff, tight muscles (spasticity) and significantly reduced voluntary movement in all four limbs and often the trunk. People with spastic quadriplegia commonly use powered wheelchairs and may rely on switch…
- Stroke(also: Cerebrovascular Accident, CVA, Brain Attack)
- A medical condition occurring when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Strokes can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or death. In accessibility contexts, stroke survivors often experience…
- Stroke Rehabilitation(also: Stroke Rehab, Post-Stroke Therapy)
- A program of therapies designed to help stroke survivors regain lost abilities, relearn skills, and adapt to limitations caused by stroke. Rehabilitation typically includes physical therapy for motor function, occupational therapy for daily activities, and speech therapy for…
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