| A | B |
| Accessibility | Ability for all persons even with disabilities to use the Web. |
| Accessibility Wizards | Option on most computers that allow a user?s computer to be configured for visual, hearing, and physical needs. |
| Alternate Browsers | Browsers that validate websites for use by individuals with disabilities. |
| Naturally Speaking | Voice activated software created by Dragon. |
| JAWS | A Windows software program with powerful accessibility solution that reads information on your screen using synthesized speech. |
| Read Aloud Software | Reads computer text for people with visual disabilities. |
| ViaVoice | Voice activated software created by IBM. |
| Validation Methods | Steps and procedures to test website for accuracy and accessibility. |
| Voice Activated Software | Software that allows use of the computer by voice commands. |
| WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative) | Guidelines developed and continually revised since 1999 to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to the Web. |
| W3C (WWW Consortium) | Non-profit organization that oversees and assist in governing and monitoring the Web. |