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# Glossary

Often people in a industry take for granted that everyone knows the termonology they are using. BoIA has found it helpful to provide definitions of these terms.

| [a11y](https://www.boia.org/blog/what-is-a11y?hsLang=en) | [Accessibility Statement](https://www.boia.org/blog/why-websites-need-an-accessibility-statement?hsLang=en) | [Accelerator Keys](https://www.boia.org/blog/accelerator-keys-save-time?hsLang=en) | Accommodation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ALT attribute | Alternate formats | [Alternate methods](https://www.boia.org/glossary/alternative_methods?hsLang=en) | [Alternative Text](https://www.boia.org/blog/alternative-text-what-and-why?hsLang=en) |
| Applet | Assistive technologies | Braille terminal | [Browser](https://www.boia.org/blog/can-a-different-browser-really-change-website-accessibility?hsLang=en) |
| Captions | Clickability cues | [Closed Circuit TV Magnifier (CCTV)](https://www.boia.org/glossary/closed_circuit_tv_magnifier_cctv?hsLang=en) | [Contrast Ratio](https://www.boia.org/blog/how-contrast-ratio-pertains-to-website-accessibility?hsLang=en) |
| [CSS](https://www.boia.org/blog/using-css-floats-with-image-links?hsLang=en) | [Cognitive Disabilities](https://www.boia.org/blog/5-tips-to-improve-website-experience-for-people-with-cognitive-disabilities?hsLang=en) | Electronic and Information Technology | JAWS |
| [Keyboard emulation](https://www.boia.org/glossary/using_keyboard_emulators_to-access_the_web?hsLang=en) | Long Descriptions | Operable controls | Programmatic Focus |
| Semantic markup | Transcript | Undue Burden | [Visual Focus](https://www.boia.org/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-visual-focus-and-accessibility?hsLang=en) |
| [Web standards](https://www.boia.org/blog/understanding-website-accessibility?hsLang=en) |  |  |  |

 

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