Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Manual Wheelchair(also: Self-propelled wheelchair)
- A wheelchair propelled by the user pushing on handrims attached to the rear wheels, or by an attendant pushing from behind. Manual wheelchairs are the most common type of wheelchair used for personal mobility and become deeply integrated into users' identities and daily…
- Mobility Impairment(also: Mobility Disability, Physical Mobility Limitation)
- A condition that limits a person's ability to move freely and independently, affecting functions such as walking, climbing stairs, or maintaining balance. Mobility impairments can result from congenital conditions, spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological conditions like…
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