Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Dark Patterns(also: Deceptive Design Patterns, Deceptive Patterns, Manipulative Design)
- User interface designs that trick or manipulate users into taking actions they did not intend, such as subscribing to services, sharing personal data, or accepting unfavorable terms. In the context of privacy, dark patterns in cookie notices might include pre-selected consent…
- Dialog Interface(also: Dialogue Interface, Conversational Interface)
- A user interface paradigm in which interaction occurs through a structured exchange of prompts and responses, typically using speech or text. In assistive technology contexts, dialog interfaces present content and navigation options through audio prompts, allowing users to make…
- Directional Guidance(also: Navigation Guidance, Orientation Feedback)
- Real-time feedback that helps users maintain correct positioning or navigate toward a target, commonly provided through audio cues (such as pitch changes) or haptic signals (such as vibration patterns). In accessible reading systems, directional guidance indicates when a user…
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