Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Teleportation(also: VR Teleportation)
- A VR locomotion method where users point to a destination in the virtual environment and are instantly transported there, bypassing the need for physical movement or continuous virtual walking. Teleportation is generally more accessible than free-roam locomotion for wheelchair…
- Telepresence
- The extent to which a user feels present in a remote or virtual environment rather than their actual physical location. In VR contexts, telepresence describes the sensation of being transported to the virtual world. For disabled users, VR telepresence offers unique opportunities…
- Temporal Factors in Accessibility(also: Time-Based Accessibility, Fluctuating Access Needs)
- The recognition that accessibility needs are not static but vary over time due to factors such as daily form (good days versus bad days), fatigue accumulating during use, medication schedules, pain cycles, and progressive conditions. In VR contexts, temporal factors mean that a…
- Therapeutic VR(also: VR Therapy, Virtual Reality Therapy, VR-Based Intervention)
- The use of virtual reality technology for therapeutic purposes, including rehabilitation, mental health treatment, skills training, and cognitive development. Therapeutic VR leverages immersive environments to create controlled, repeatable scenarios that support goals such as…
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