Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Readily Achievable(also: Readily Achievable Barrier Removal)
- A legal concept from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) meaning that barrier removal is easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense. What qualifies as readily achievable is measured in context — large, well-resourced organizations…
- Reasonable accommodation(also: Reasonable adjustment, Workplace accommodation)
- A modification or adjustment to a job, work environment, or workplace process that enables an employee with a disability to perform essential job functions and enjoy equal employment opportunities. Reasonable accommodations can include flexible work hours, quiet workspaces,…
- Remediation(also: Accessibility Remediation, Barrier Remediation)
- The process of identifying and fixing accessibility barriers in existing digital content, tools, or platforms after they have been created or deployed. Remediation is typically a reactive approach to accessibility, addressing problems found through audits or user complaints.…
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