AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the term
used to describe the strategies and technologies which people use
to enhance their communication. AAC describes the ways used to
augment or facilitate communication when speech is
unintelligible.
Abbreviation expansion software
Similar to word prediction software. The main difference is that
the program will check to see if an abbreviation exists for the one
typed and then expand the abbreviation into the expanded form.
Acrobat Reader
A product from Adobe Systems Inc. for manipulating documents
stored in Portable Document Format (PDF). Acrobat provides a
platform-independent means of creating, viewing, and printing
documents.
Active window
The window that the mouse's cursor can affect.
Activities of daily living - ADL
Various routine activities that are performed day to day, such
as putting on clothes, preparing meals, household chores, working
at a job, going to school, or using transportation to get from one
place to another.
Alternative input devices
These allow individuals to control their computers through means
other than a standard keyboard or pointing device. Examples include
smaller or larger keyboards, eye-gaze pointing devices, joysticks,
trackballs, and sip-and-puff systems controlled by breathing.
Alternative keyboards
Alternative keyboards replace the standard keyboard with keys or
buttons that are more accessible to those with limited dexterity.
They offer individuals with special needs greater efficiency,
control, and comfort.
Anti-oedema stocking
Tube-like bandage for arms or legs which contains elastic for
reducing or preventing swelling caused by circulation problems.
Architectural items
Structural adaptations to the home or worksite that remove or
reduce physical barriers. Examples include ramps, elevators,
lowered computer stands, as well as minor physical adaptations such
as replacing doorknobs with levers and lowering countertops.
Archive
Stored data, usually in a compressed format.
