Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Remote Usability Testing(also: Remote User Study, Remote User Evaluation)
- Usability testing conducted with participants in their own homes or workplaces rather than in a research lab, typically using video conferencing, screen sharing, or other remote communication tools. Remote methods became especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
- Representative Users(also: Target Users, Intended Users)
- Study participants who share the relevant characteristics of the population for whom a technology or solution is being designed. In accessibility research, this means including people with the actual disabilities being addressed rather than substitutes like blindfolded sighted…
- Restorative Environment(also: Restorative Setting)
- An environment—physical or virtual—that promotes psychological recovery from mental fatigue and stress. Based on Attention Restoration Theory, restorative environments typically feature natural elements (water, vegetation, wildlife), scenic views, and low-demand fascination that…
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