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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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Embossed Graphics(also: Embossed Tactile Graphics, Raised Graphics): Tactile graphics produced by a braille embosser or similar device that creates raised dots and lines on heavy paper or card stock. Embossed graphics are one of the most common methods for producing tactile representations of visual information for blind and visually impaired…
Embossing(also: Braille Embossing, Tactile Embossing): The process of creating raised patterns on paper or other materials by pressing from behind, producing content that can be read by touch. In accessibility, embossing is the primary method for producing Braille text and tactile graphics. Braille embossers are specialized printers…
Embroidered Braille: Braille text produced using machine embroidery rather than traditional embossing methods. Embroidered braille uses raised stitch patterns (typically candlewick knots) to create the dots of braille cells on fabric. While embroidered braille offers the advantage of integration…

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