Disability
Information and communication accessibility (Information and communication accessibility) It is the characteristic of texts, images, audios, videos, both digital and printed; information systems and technologies; and communications, including the internet,… Read More »Information and communication accessibility
Cognitive accessibility (Cognitive accessibility) It is the characteristic of things that are easy to understand (Real Patronato sobre Discapacidad, 2019, p. 92). Especially for people with intellectual disabilities, it is… Read More »Cognitive accessibility
Electronic accessibility, e-accessibility (Accesibilidad electrónica) It is characteristic of electronic and digital content, and virtual platforms which enables people to use them without difficulties or barriers. That is, electronic accessibility… Read More »Electronic accessibility
Physical accessibility (Accesibilidad física) It is the characteristic of places and facilities (buildings, transportation, housing, workplaces, schools, hospitals, squares) which people with disabilities can access and where they can move… Read More »Physical accessibility
Independent living (Vida independiente) This refers to one of the demands made by the movement of people with disabilities for the right to live in community and for the respect… Read More »Independent living
Supported decision-making (Toma de decisiones con apoyos) This tool allows people with disabilities and with understanding, thinking, and communication difficulties to preserve their ability to decide with the support of… Read More »Supported decision-making
Advanced decision making (Toma de decisiones anticipadas) This mechanism allows people to express their will regarding a situation that has not yet happened, but that will probably occur. In other… Read More »Advanced decision making
Tokenism (Tokenismo) This is the practice of including and engaging minority groups and collectives, but only in a symbolic and superficial way. The neologism comes from the word token,… Read More »Tokenism
Safeguards (Salvaguardas) These measures protect and carry out the legal capacity of people with disabilities. They prevent potential conflicts of interest, abuse, and undue influence in their decision-making, and they… Read More »Safeguards
Racism (Racismo) Racism is the discriminatory belief that a group of people have characteristics that make them superior or inferior compared to others. These characteristics are often physical, including… Read More »Racism
