Deafblind
Combined hearing and vision loss requiring tactile communication methods and specialized assistive technologies.
More Related Accessibility Terms
Accessible Name
The computed name exposed to assistive technologies for an element, derived from label, aria-label, aria-labelledby, or text content.
Assistive Technology (AT)
Software or hardware that helps people with disabilities use digital products, e.g., screen readers, magnifiers, switch devices, voice input.
Braille
A tactile writing system for blind or low-vision users, represented with raised dots and supported by refreshable braille displays.
JAWS
A popular Windows screen reader (Job Access With Speech) widely used by blind and low-vision users.
NVDA
NonVisual Desktop Access: a free Windows screen reader with broad usage among blind and low-vision users.
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