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Contemporary Dance Accessibility(also: Inclusive Dance, Accessible Dance)

The practice of making contemporary dance learning, teaching, and performance accessible to people with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or have low vision. Unlike structured dance forms that follow fixed sequences, contemporary dance emphasises movement qualities…

Crowdsourced Accessibility(also: Crowdsourced Accessibility Auditing, Citizen-Sourced Accessibility)

The practice of collecting accessibility information about physical or digital environments through contributions from large numbers of people, rather than relying solely on professional auditors. In the physical accessibility context, crowdsourcing approaches include virtual…

Crowdsourced Accessibility Mapping(also: Collaborative Accessibility Mapping, Citizen-Sourced Accessibility Data)

The practice of using contributions from members of the public to identify, report, and map accessibility barriers and features in physical or digital environments. In urban contexts, crowdsourced accessibility mapping typically involves mobile applications that allow citizens…

Curb Ramp(also: Curb Cut, Dropped Kerb, Kerb Ramp)

A small ramp built into or applied to the curb at pedestrian crossings and other transitions between a sidewalk and a roadway, providing a smooth transition for wheelchair users, people with mobility aids, strollers, and others. Curb ramps are a fundamental element of accessible…

Curb Ramp(also: Curb Cut, Dropped Kerb, Pram Ramp)

A sloped transition between a sidewalk and a street that allows wheelchair users, people with strollers, and others to cross without navigating a vertical curb. Curb ramps are essential infrastructure for pedestrian accessibility—their absence, poor maintenance, or improper…

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