Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Walkability Index(also: Walk Score, Walkability Score, Pedestrian Accessibility Index)
- A numerical metric that quantifies how walkable a neighborhood or location is based on the proximity and density of destinations reachable on foot, such as grocery stores, schools, parks, restaurants, and transit stops. Services like walkscore.com have made walkability indices…
- Wheelchair(also: Manual Wheelchair, Power Wheelchair, Wheeled Mobility Device)
- A mobility assistive device consisting of a chair mounted on wheels, used by people who have difficulty walking or cannot walk due to illness, injury, or disability. Wheelchairs range from basic manual models to powered chairs with advanced controls, and are recognized by the…
- Wheelchair Service Provision(also: Wheelchair Service Delivery)
- The systematic process of assessing, fitting, providing, and following up on wheelchair users to ensure they receive appropriate mobility devices matched to their individual needs, environment, and lifestyle. The WHO has established guidelines and training packages for…
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