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…
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