Handicap Accessibility
Definition
- A term used to define how available a location, product or service is for those with disabilities or special needs. Features commonly used to improve handicap accessibility can include wheelchair ramps, elevators, grab bars in bathrooms, and Braille signs.
Synonyms
wheelchair access, accessibility, wheelchair accessibility
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