Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Visual Descriptor(also: Visual Cue, Visual Doneness Indicator)
- A description in instructions or content that relies on visual appearance to convey information, such as "cook until golden brown," "the mixture should be translucent," or "form into patties." Visual descriptors are a significant accessibility barrier for blind and visually…
- Visual Impairment(also: Vision Impairment, Low Vision, Sight Loss)
- A reduction in the ability to see that cannot be fully corrected with standard glasses, contact lenses, or medical treatment. Visual impairments range from low vision (partial sight) to total blindness and include conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic…
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