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Avatar Robot(also: Robot Avatar, Telepresence Avatar)

A physical robot that acts as a remote proxy for a human operator, enabling them to interact with a distant environment through vision, audio, and often manipulation or movement. Avatar robots extend the capabilities of telepresence beyond a screen on a stand, allowing the…

Mixed-Ability Team(also: Mixed-Ability Group, Mixed-Abilities Team)

A team or group composed of people with a variety of abilities, including disabled and non-disabled members who may have different sensory, motor, cognitive, or other access needs. Mixed-ability teams face unique coordination challenges because accommodations for one member may…

Remote Classroom(also: Virtual Classroom, Distance Learning Classroom)

A learning environment in which instructors and learners are geographically separated and connected through video, screen-sharing, and communication channels that approximate in-person teaching. Effective remote classrooms for accessibility purposes typically combine a main…

Slide Accessibility(also: Presentation Accessibility, Accessible Presentations, Accessible Slides)

The practice of designing and delivering slide presentations so they can be fully accessed and understood by people with disabilities, particularly screen reader users. Key requirements include setting proper reading orders for slide elements, providing alt-text for images and…

Video Conferencing Accessibility(also: Virtual Meeting Accessibility, Remote Meeting Accessibility)

The degree to which video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet can be used effectively by people with disabilities, including those who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, captions, or other assistive technologies. Key accessibility…

Videoconferencing Accessibility(also: Virtual Meeting Accessibility)

The extent to which videoconferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet can be used effectively by people with disabilities. Key accessibility concerns include screen reader compatibility with meeting controls and features, captioning for deaf and hard of…

Virtual Collaboration(also: remote collaboration, virtual teamwork)

Working together across distance using digital tools—synchronous meetings on platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, and asynchronous channels like shared documents, Slack, and issue trackers. For accessibility, virtual collaboration can remove physical barriers…

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