Glossary
- Accessibility
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The design of products, devices, services or environments so as to be usable by persons with or without disabilities, and includes information and communications.
- AI
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Artificial Intelligence, also called AI, is technology that helps computers and machines to complete complex tasks that are usually done by humans.
- Assent
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The voluntary participation of those who are unable to legally give consent, either due to age or capacity.
- CLEAR
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Concise: Keep questions short and simple.
Language: Use plain, inclusive, and accessible language.
Exclusive vs. Inclusive: Avoid double-barreled questions and offer diverse response options.
Avoid Bias: Don’t lead participants to a particular answer.
Review: Always pilot your survey before finalizing. - consent
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To voluntarily agree to an action or procedure using all necessary information to make a rational decision.
- Consent
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To voluntarily agree to an action or procedure using all necessary information to make a rational decision.
- Dissent
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the inverse of "assent". When a person who is unable to legally consent indicates that they do not wish to participate.
- Diversity
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Diversity is a principle which refers to the intentiona representation or composition of various social identity groups (including but not limited to disability, ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality) in a work group, organization, or community.
- EDIA
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An acronym, which stands for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. It may also be shortened as DEI, DEIA, or EDI.
- Equity
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Equity is a principle which prioritizes providing resources according to individual need, in order to support structurally and systemically marginalized groups in achieving their highest state of health and wellbeing.
- Identity-First Language
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A language style which emphasizes disability as part of an individual's core identity. For example, "autistic person" or "visually impaired person".
- Inclusion
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Inclusion is a principle which strives to create environments which offer affirmation, celebration, and appreciation of different approaches, styles, perspectives, and experiences.
- Leading Question
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A question which unduly guides a participant toward a specific answer. For example, "How do you feel about our excellent education system?".
- People-First Language
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A language style that emphasizes the person before the disability. For example, "a person with autism" as opposed to "an autistic person".
- Universal Design
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Universal Design (UD) is an approach to design which prioritizes maximizing accessibility and benefits everyone, without adaptations or specialized designs.
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