Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Wheelchair(also: Manual Wheelchair, Power Wheelchair, Wheeled Mobility Device)
- A mobility assistive device consisting of a chair mounted on wheels, used by people who have difficulty walking or cannot walk due to illness, injury, or disability. Wheelchairs range from basic manual models to powered chairs with advanced controls, and are recognized by the…
- Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi(also: WAT, Wheelchair Taxi, Accessible Taxi)
- A taxi or on-demand vehicle fitted with a ramp or lift and interior tie-down points that allow a passenger to travel while seated in their wheelchair. Wheelchair-accessible taxis are a core component of paratransit in many cities, dispatched either through general-purpose taxi…
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