Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Haptic Communication(also: Social Haptics, Tactile Communication, Haptic Interaction)
- A method of conveying information through touch-based signals, vibrations, or physical patterns on the body. Haptic communication is particularly important for individuals with deafblindness or other multisensory impairments, where visual and auditory channels are unavailable or…
- High-Tech AAC(also: Electronic AAC, Speech-Generating Device)
- Augmentative and alternative communication systems that use electronic or digital technology to support communication, including speech-generating devices, tablets with AAC software, smartphones with communication apps, and eye gaze systems. High-tech AAC can offer sophisticated…
- Hong Kong Sign Language(also: HKSL)
- Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL) is the primary sign language used by the deaf and hard of hearing community in Hong Kong. It has its own distinct grammar and linguistic rules that differ significantly from spoken Chinese, Cantonese, and other sign languages such as American Sign…
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