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Accessibility Champion(also: Accessibility Hero, Accessibility Advocate, A11y Champion)

An individual within an organization or institution who takes personal responsibility for promoting and advancing accessibility practices, often without formal mandate or recognition. Accessibility champions raise awareness among colleagues, influence procurement and development…

Certified Deaf Interpreter(also: CDI)

A Deaf or Hard-of-hearing individual who has obtained professional certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) to provide interpreting, translation, and transliteration services. CDIs work in tandem with hearing interpreters or independently, bringing…

Curator(also: Museum Curator, Exhibition Curator, Art Curator)

A professional responsible for the selection, arrangement, interpretation, and presentation of works in museums, galleries, and exhibitions. The curatorial role has expanded from its original function of preservation and management to encompass audience research, technology…

IAAP(also: International Association of Accessibility Professionals)

A professional membership organisation founded in 2014 that defines, promotes, and certifies accessibility professionals worldwide. IAAP offers certification programs including the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) for foundational knowledge and…

Orientation and Mobility(also: O&M)

A professional field and set of skills that enable blind and visually impaired people to travel safely and independently in their environments. Orientation refers to understanding one's position in space relative to landmarks and destinations, while mobility refers to the…

Sign Language Interpreter(also: SLI, Interpreter)

A professional who facilitates communication between Deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals by translating between a sign language and a spoken language. Interpreters must be fluent in both languages and understand the cultural norms of both communities. In…

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments(also: TVI, Vision Teacher, Teacher of the Visually Impaired)

A specialized educator certified to teach students who are blind or have low vision, providing instruction in the expanded core curriculum including braille literacy, orientation and mobility concepts, assistive technology use, and daily living skills. TVIs work in school…

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