Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- MathSpeak(also: MathSpeak Rules)
- A set of rules and conventions for verbally describing mathematical notation in a standardized, unambiguous way that can be understood by people who cannot see the visual representation of formulas. MathSpeak provides consistent patterns for reading mathematical expressions…
- Meares-Irlen Syndrome(also: Irlen Syndrome, Visual Stress Syndrome, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome)
- Meares-Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder that affects how the brain processes visual information, causing symptoms of visual stress including pattern glare, perceptual distortions, eye strain, headaches, and discomfort when reading. Unlike dyslexia, it is not a…
- Mixed Dyslexia
- A subtype of dyslexia that combines features of both surface and phonological dyslexia, typically presenting as discourse-related difficulties including fixation issues and problems recognizing punctuation. Mixed dyslexia is generally considered more complex than either pure…
- Multimodal Summarization(also: Multimodal Summary, MMS)
- A technique for presenting information through multiple complementary formats — typically combining pictures, simplified text, and structural diagrams — to improve comprehension of complex content. Multimodal summarization is particularly valuable for accessibility because it…
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