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Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Telepresence Robot(also: Telepresence Device, Remote Presence Robot)
A remotely controlled robot equipped with a mobile base, camera, microphone, and speaker that enables a user to navigate, observe, and interact with people and environments from a distance. Telepresence robots extend the concept of video conferencing by adding mobility and…
Video Conferencing Accessibility(also: Virtual Meeting Accessibility, Online Meeting Accessibility)
The design and implementation of video conferencing platforms to be usable by people with disabilities, including those using screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, captions, and other assistive technologies. Key accessibility considerations include clear screen reader…
Videoconferencing(also: Video Conferencing, Video Calling, Video Meetings)
Real-time audio-and-video communication between two or more people over a network, typically mediated by a software platform such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, WhatsApp, or WeChat. Videoconferencing is a significant accessibility touchpoint: it can lower barriers for…

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