Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(also: ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease)
- A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventually respiratory failure. ALS typically progresses over 2-5 years, though some individuals live longer. For accessibility, ALS presents…
- Arthritis
- A group of conditions involving inflammation of the joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion. The most common forms are osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune condition). Arthritis significantly impacts…
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