Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Phonophobia(also: Sound Phobia, Ligyrophobia)
- Phonophobia is an intense fear or aversion to specific sounds or loud noises that goes beyond simple discomfort, often leading to avoidance behaviors such as fleeing from environments where triggering sounds may occur. Unlike hyperacusis (heightened sensitivity to sound volume)…
- Photosensitivity(also: Light Sensitivity, Photophobia)
- An abnormal sensitivity to light that can cause discomfort, pain, or visual disturbance. Photosensitivity affects many people with visual impairments and certain neurological conditions including migraine and epilepsy. In digital accessibility, photosensitivity considerations…
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