Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Accessibility Map(also: Accessible Route Map, Wheelchair Accessibility Map)
- A map that displays information about the physical accessibility features and barriers of an environment, such as the presence of curb ramps, steps, slopes, surface conditions, and accessible entrances. Accessibility maps are essential tools for people with mobility…
- Accessible Pedestrian Signal(also: APS, Audible Pedestrian Signal, Audible Traffic Signal)
- A device integrated into pedestrian signal systems at traffic intersections that communicates walk and don't-walk information to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision through audible tones, verbal messages, vibrotactile surfaces, or a combination of these. APS devices…
- Accessible Tourism(also: Inclusive Tourism, Tourism for All)
- The practice of ensuring that tourism destinations, products, and services are accessible to all people regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities. Accessible tourism encompasses the entire travel chain — from trip planning and booking through transport,…
- Accessible Transportation(also: Inclusive Transportation, Transportation Accessibility)
- Transportation systems, vehicles, infrastructure, and services designed to be usable by people with disabilities, including those with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive impairments. Accessible transportation encompasses physical features (wheelchair ramps, tactile paving,…
- Adaptive Seating(also: Specialized Seating, Custom Seating)
- Wheelchair seating systems and positioning devices customized to meet an individual's specific postural needs, providing support for the trunk, head, and limbs to enable optimal function and comfort. Adaptive seating is often essential for people with cerebral palsy or other…
- Airport Accessibility
- The practices, technologies, policies, and physical design choices that enable travelers with disabilities to use airports independently and with dignity. In the United States, airport accessibility is governed partly by the FAA's Airport Disability Compliance Program (AC…
- Ankle Foot Orthosis(also: AFO, Ankle Brace, Foot Drop Brace)
- An external medical device that encompasses the ankle joint and all or part of the foot, designed to support the ankle and improve gait in people with muscle weakness, spasticity, or structural deformity. AFOs are commonly prescribed for conditions such as cerebral palsy,…
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