Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Large Print Music(also: Enlarged Music, Large Print Notation)
- Music notation that has been enlarged from standard size to improve readability for musicians with low vision. Large print music is typically created by photocopying or printing scores onto A3 or tabloid-sized paper, or by digitally enlarging PDF files. While quicker and cheaper…
- Large-Print Notation(also: Large-Print Music, Enlarged Music Notation)
- Sheet music that has been enlarged or reformatted with larger symbols and staves to improve readability for people with low vision. Large-print music notation requires a specialized conversion process and is available from only a few sources, such as select libraries. While…
- Light Sensitivity(also: Photophobia, Photosensitivity)
- An abnormal sensitivity to light that causes discomfort, pain, or visual disruption. Many people with low vision experience light sensitivity, which can be exacerbated by bright overhead lighting, backlit screens, glare from reflective surfaces, and high-contrast environments.…
- Low Vision(also: Partial Sight, Partially Sighted)
- A visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected by glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, but where some usable vision remains. Low vision encompasses a wide range of conditions and severity levels, typically defined as visual acuity between 20/70 and 20/400 in the…
- Low-Vision Rehabilitation(also: LVR, Vision Rehabilitation)
- A multidisciplinary service aimed at helping individuals with reduced vision regain functional independence in daily life. LVR combines assistive technologies, guided training sessions, and adaptive strategies tailored to each person's visual abilities and needs. Programs…
- Low-Vision Therapist(also: LVT, Low-Vision Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist)
- A certified professional who works with people with low vision to develop adaptive strategies for daily living, optimize use of residual vision, and provide training with assistive devices. LVTs are part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team that may include…
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