Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- AI transparency(also: Algorithmic transparency, Model transparency)
- The practice of making artificial intelligence systems understandable to users and stakeholders, including how they work, what data they use, and the confidence levels of their outputs. For assistive technology users, AI transparency enables informed decision-making about when…
- Above the Fold(also: Above-the-fold, First Screen Content)
- Content that is visible on a web page without requiring the user to scroll. The term originates from newspaper publishing where important headlines appeared above the physical fold of the paper. In digital accessibility and usability, above-the-fold placement is significant…
- Accessibility Feature Discovery(also: Feature Discoverability, Accessibility Settings Discovery)
- The process by which users become aware of, find, understand, and adopt accessibility features and settings available on their devices or in software. Research consistently shows that many users who could benefit from accessibility features are unaware they exist, cannot find…
- Accessibility Heuristics(also: Accessibility Heuristic Evaluation)
- A set of broad usability and accessibility principles used to evaluate digital products for barriers that may prevent people with disabilities from using them effectively. Unlike detailed technical checklists such as WCAG success criteria, accessibility heuristics provide…
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