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Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Hand-Over-Hand Technique(also: Hand-Over-Hand Guidance, Hand-Over-Hand Training)
A training and communication method commonly used with individuals who are blind or have visual impairments, where a trainer places their hands over the learner's hands to physically guide them through the motions of a task. This technique allows the learner to feel the correct…
Hand-Under-Hand Technique(also: Hand-Under-Hand Guidance, Hand-Under-Hand Training)
A training and communication method used with individuals who are blind or have visual impairments, where the learner places their hands on top of the trainer's hands to feel the movements being demonstrated. Unlike hand-over-hand guidance where the trainer controls the…
Higher Education Accessibility(also: University Accessibility, Postsecondary Accessibility)
The policies, practices, accommodations, and technologies that ensure students with disabilities can participate fully and equitably in college and university programs. Higher education accessibility encompasses physical campus access, digital content accessibility, classroom…
Hyperstory(also: Interactive Story, Branching Narrative, Hypertext Story)
A hyperstory is an interactive, non-linear narrative structure in which users make choices that influence the direction and outcome of the story. Adapted from hypertext concepts, hyperstories combine storytelling with interactive exploration, allowing users to navigate through…

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