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Accessibility<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

AI<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Assent<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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The voluntary participation of those who are unable to legally give consent, either due to age or capacity.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

CLEAR<\/strong><\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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C<\/strong>oncise: Keep questions short and simple.
\nL<\/strong>anguage: Use plain, inclusive, and accessible language.
\nE<\/strong>xclusive vs. Inclusive: Avoid double-barreled questions and offer diverse response options.
\nA<\/strong>void Bias: Don\u2019t lead participants to a particular answer.
\nR<\/strong>eview: Always pilot your survey before finalizing.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

consent<\/strong><\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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To voluntarily agree to an action or procedure using all necessary information to make a rational decision.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Consent<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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To voluntarily agree to an action or procedure using all necessary information to make a rational decision.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Dissent<\/strong><\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Diversity<\/strong><\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

EDIA<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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An acronym, which stands for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. It may also be shortened as DEI, DEIA, or EDI.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Equity<\/strong><\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Identity-First Language<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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\".<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Inclusion<\/strong><\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Leading Question<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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?\".<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

People-First Language<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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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\".<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Universal Design<\/strong><\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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Universal Design (UD) is an approach to design which prioritizes maximizing accessibility and benefits everyone, without adaptations or specialized designs.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Disability<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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Disability is a complex phenomenon arising from the interaction between features of a person's body and features of the society in which that person lives (World Health Organization, 2001).<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Observe the following<\/dfn><\/dt>\n
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