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• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Terminal

  Device or software with which the end user directly interacts and that provides the user interface. For some systems, the software that provides the user interface may reside on more...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Agency

  Any agency or department of the United States as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502, and the United States Postal Service.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Hardware

  A tangible device, equipment, or physical component of ICT, such as telephones, computers, multifunction copy machines, and keyboards.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Menu

  A set of selectable options.

• Legal Documents > National Federation of the Blind and USA v. HRB Digital LLC and HRB Tax Group, Inc. - Consent Decree
  Conformance or conform

  “Conformance” or “conform,” have the same meaning as used in the WCAG 2.0.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  3.4 General Terminology

    comply with. Meet one or more specifications of these guidelines. if, if ... then. Denotes a specification that applies only when the conditions described are...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Discriminatory Conduct Under the Fair Housing Act (with amendments issued through Sept. 2016)
  §100.201 Building

  Building means a structure, facility or portion thereof that contains or serves one or more dwelling units.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Discriminatory Conduct Under the Fair Housing Act (with amendments issued through Sept. 2016)
  §100.141 Lender

  Lender means a person who engages in a residential real estate-related lending transaction.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  106.5.31 Gangway

  A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that links a fixed structure or land with a floating structure. Gangways that connect to vessels are not addressed by this document.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  106.5.76 Walk

  An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas such as plazas and courts.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  106.5.26 Element

  An architectural or mechanical component of a building, facility, space, or site.

• State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)
  Slope

  The incline of a surface.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  Tactile

  Describes an object that can be perceived using the sense of touch.

• State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
  Trail Terminology

  Although this guidebook explains requirements in plain language, some phrases and words are important to understanding how FSTAG is applied. The following terminology isn't organized...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Label

  Text, or a component with a text alternative, that is presented to a user to identify content. A label is presented to all users, whereas a name may be hidden and only exposed by...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Name

  Text by which software can identify a component to the user. A name may be hidden and only exposed by assistive technology, whereas a label is presented to all users. In many cases,...

• State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
  Disability

  Disability—A medically definable condition that causes a limitation in one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, thinking, and so...

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  Keyboard

  A set of systematically arranged alphanumeric keys or a control that generates alphanumeric input by which a machine or device is operated. A keyboard includes tactilely discernible...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Name

  Text by which software can identify a component to the user. A name may be hidden and only exposed by assistive technology, whereas a label is presented to all users. In many cases,...

• State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
  Handrail

  Handrail—A narrow railing to be grasped with the hand for support.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Application

  Software designed to perform, or to help the user to perform, a specific task or tasks.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  Menu

  A set of selectable options.

• State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
  Construction

  Construction—The process of building a new trail, recreation site, or facility where there was none before.

• State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
  Grade

  Grade—The difference in elevation of a section of an outdoor recreation access route, trail, or beach access route measured parallel to the predominant direction of travel. This may...