Below is a list of terms and definitions used throughout the BoK.
| Acronym | Definitions |
|---|---|
| ACR | Accessibility Conformance Report - A reporting format that assists buyers and vendors to identify accessibility features in ICT products and services |
| ACT | Accessibility Conformance Testing [Rules Community Group] |
Group of a11y tool vendors, ret procedure authors, and test experts. | | ARIA APG | ARIA Authoring Practice Guide (non-normative) | | AT | Assistive Technology
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities
ex. Screen reader, magnification software, alternate inputs (keyboard, voice, etc.) | | ATAG | Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines | | DOM | Document Object Model - | | G3ict | the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies. an advocacy initiative launched in December 2006 by the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development, in cooperation with the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UN DESA | | IAAP | International Association og Accessibility Professionals (a division of G3ict) | | ICT | Information and Communications Technology | | ITI | Information Technology Industry - the creator of the VPAT templates | | P.C.T | Plan - Test - Create
These are the three tasks to cycle through during the process of developing a new site, new feature, or remediation. | | PDAA | Policy Driven Adoption for Accessibility An initiative by the National Association of Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) that helps procurement organizations choose vendors who can meet accessibility requirements. | | P.O.U.R | The 4 principles of WCAG. Perceivable, Operable, Understandable , Robust | | TTS | Text-to-Speech | | VPAT | Voluntary Product Accessibility Template - a free template that translates accessibility requirements and standards into actionable testing criteria for products and services | | W3C | World Wide Web Consortium
Develops standards and guidelines for accessibility (ex. WCAG) | | WAI-ARIA | Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Application
Intended to increase the accessibility of content for AT users | | WCAG | Principles, Guidelines, Success Criteria (A, AA, AAA) | | WCAG-EM | Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology
an approach for determining how well a website conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). |
| Word or Phrase | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Accessibility API | Maps the structure of the page |
| ACT Rules | A non-normative W3C resource that checks for failures. ACT rules only describe how to test one particular aspect. (aka atomic rule) |
| Adaptive Strategy | Configuring standard software and hardware according to personal needs. Techniques that everyone can use to improve interaction with websites or applications |
ex. text size, color mode, mouse speed, captions | | Non-normative | Additional information, guidance, techniques, and examples | | Normative | Required to meet the standard; confirmed standard | | Progressive Enhancement | A design philosophy that provides a baseline of essential content and functionality to as many users as possible, while delivering the best possible experience only to users of the most modern browsers that can run all the required code. |
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