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Informal Carer(also: Informal Caregiver, Family Carer, Unpaid Carer)

A person who provides regular care and support to a family member, friend, or neighbour who has a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition, or age-related needs, without being paid as a professional caregiver. Informal carers — most commonly spouses, adult children,…

Information chunking(also: Chunking)

The practice of organizing information into smaller, manageable groups or segments to reduce cognitive load and improve comprehension and retention. Rooted in cognitive psychology research on working memory limitations, chunking is essential for accessible content design —…

Instructional design(also: Learning design)

The systematic process of creating educational or instructional materials and experiences that facilitate effective learning and task completion. In accessibility, instructional design principles ensure that tutorials, product manuals, help documentation, and learning materials…

Intelligent Home System(also: IHS, Smart Home System, Ambient Assisted Living System)

A technology-enhanced living environment that uses sensors, actuators, and computing to monitor conditions and provide automated or voice-activated support for daily activities, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities who wish to live independently.…

Intergenerational Communication(also: Cross-generational Communication)

Communication between people of different generations, particularly between older adults and younger family members or caregivers, which can be complicated by differing expectations, technology literacy levels, and communication styles. In accessibility and aging contexts,…

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