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Glossary

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

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Disabling Factor(also: Disabling Condition, Situational Barrier)
An external condition that blocks or hinders an otherwise available ability from being used to complete a task. Disabling factors can arise from technology design (such as ability assumptions embedded in interfaces), environmental conditions (like noise or poor lighting), or…

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