The Accessibility Glossary

Plain‑language definitions of standards, tech terms, and legal jargon, so everyone can speak
accessibility with confidence

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A11Y

Accessibility (Web Accessibility)

Accessibility Audit

Accessibility Object Model (AOM)

Accessibility Statement

Accessible Design

Accordion

ADA

Alt Text

Alternative Format (Alt Format)

Alternative Input Devices

Alternative Text (Alt Text)

ARC Toolkit

ARIA

Assistive Learning Device

Assistive Listening Device

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology (AT)

Audio Description

Automated Accessibility Checker

CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation)

ChromeVox

Cochlear Implant

Cognitive Disabilities

Color Blindness (Color Vision Deficiency)

Color Contrast

Contrast

COTS

COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)

Decorative Image

Digital Accessibility (Technology Accessibility)

Digital Inclusion

Digital Literacy

Disability

Disproportionate Burden

Document Remediation

Ease of Access Center

Easy Read

Easy Read - Digital Accessibility Glossary

Expanded/Expandable Content

Headings (Heading Structure)

High Contrast Mode (WHCM)

HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

HTML Heading Structure

JAWS

Magnification (Screen Magnifier)

Manual Testing (Accessibility)

MathML (Mathematical Markup Language)

Native Digital Document

Non-Pointing Device

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)

Orca

Orca Screen Reader

PDF (Portable Document Format)

PDF Accessibility (Accessible PDF)

Pointing Device

Readability

Reasonable Accommodation / Adjustment

User Testing (with Disabilities)

Visually Impaired

Voice Input

VoiceOver

WAVE

WCAG

Web Accessibility

Supporting
Accessibility Standards

Access Assistant improves user experience and addresses common accessibility barriers. While it’s a valuable step towards meeting guidelines (like WCAG or ADA-related standards), complete compliance may require additional measures.