Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- WAVE(also: WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
- A suite of web accessibility evaluation tools developed by WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) that identifies accessibility and WCAG errors in web pages. WAVE provides visual feedback by injecting icons and indicators directly into the page to show accessibility issues, making…
- Web Accessibility Assessment(also: Accessibility Evaluation, Accessibility Audit, Web Accessibility Testing)
- The process of evaluating websites and web applications to determine how well they meet accessibility standards and guidelines, typically WCAG. Assessment methods include automated testing with evaluation tools, manual expert review, and user testing with people with…
- Web Accessibility Audit(also: Accessibility Audit, WCAG Audit)
- A systematic evaluation of a website or web application against accessibility standards (typically WCAG) to identify barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing content. Audits may be automated (using tools like Google Lighthouse, axe, or WAVE), manual (expert…
- Web Accessibility Evaluation(also: Accessibility Assessment, Accessibility Review)
- The process of assessing whether a website or web application meets accessibility standards and can be used by people with disabilities. Evaluation methods include automated testing using tools like axe-core, WAVE, or Lighthouse; manual expert review against WCAG success…
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