accessibility

Meanings

• noun

  The quality that makes it possible for people with disabilities to use the same services and opportunities as everyone else.

  - "The building is accessible to people in wheelchairs."
  - "Accessibility features include closed captioning and audio descriptions."

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Synonyms

a11y

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accessibility
ability , viability , flexibility

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Variants

List of all variants of accessibility that leads to same result
accessibilities , accessibility , accessible , accessibleness , accessiblenesses , accessibly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'accessus' meaning 'approach' or 'coming near'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a landmark civil rights law in the United States that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

2. The first ramp was built in Rome around 60 AD for Emperor Claudius, who was a wheelchair user.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Universal Design: A design approach that aims to create products, environments, and services that are usable by all people, regardless of their abilities.

2. Assistive Technology: Technology designed to help individuals with disabilities perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Accessibility is an important issue in various domains such as education, employment, and transportation. It is essential to ensure equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

How to Memorize "accessibility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a wheelchair entering a building and easily navigating through it.
   - Visualize a person with a visual impairment using a screen reader to access digital content.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accessibility' with the concept of equal opportunities.
   - Think of the word 'inclusion' when you hear 'accessibility'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'ACCESS' - 'Accessible Communities Can Empower, Support, and Serve'

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