The Accessibility Glossary

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

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A
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
B
Bookmarklet
Braille Display
C
Captioning
Captions
CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation)
ChromeVox
Cochlear Implant
Cognitive Disabilities
Color Blindness (Color Vision Deficiency)
Color Contrast
Contrast
COTS
COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)
D
Decorative Image
Digital Accessibility (Technology Accessibility)
Digital Inclusion
Digital Literacy
Disability
Disproportionate Burden
Document Remediation
E
Ease of Access Center
Easy Read
Easy Read - Digital Accessibility Glossary
Expanded/Expandable Content
Extranet
F
Focus Indicator
Form Accessibility
H
Hard of Hearing
Headings
Headings (Heading Structure)
High Contrast Mode (WHCM)
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
HTML Heading Structure
I
Image Accessibility
Inclusive Design
Invisible Disability
J
JAWS
JAWS Screen Reader
K
Keyboard Navigation
Keyboard Trap
L
Link Accessibility
Low Vision
M
Magnification (Screen Magnifier)
Manual Testing (Accessibility)
MathML (Mathematical Markup Language)
Meaningful Link Text
Motion Sensitivity
Motor Impairment
N
Narrator
Native Digital Document
Non-Pointing Device
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
O
Orca
Orca Screen Reader
P
PDF (Portable Document Format)
PDF Accessibility (Accessible PDF)
Pointing Device
R
Readability
Reasonable Accommodation / Adjustment
Reflow
S
Screen Magnifier
Screen Reader
Semantic HTML
Sign Language (ASL)
Speech Recognition
Switch Control
T
Tab Navigation
Tabbed Interface
TalkBack
Text Resizing
Text-to-Speech (TTS)
U
Universal Design
User Testing (with Disabilities)
V
Visually Impaired
Voice Input
VoiceOver
W
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.

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WCAG Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
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ADA Americans With Disabilities act
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Sec. 208 Section 208 of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines
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AODA Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
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EAA European Accessibility Act
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GDPR General Data Protection Regulation

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