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A combination of virtual and non-virtual learning environments and teaching methods. Hybrid learning is also known as blended learning or integrated learning.

An inductive hearing system is a system that converts audio signals (e.g. speech from a microphone) into electrical signals via an induction loop. These signals generate a magnetic field that is received wirelessly by hearing aids or cochlear implants fitted w...

An inclusor is a person, measure or structure that actively contributes to promoting inclusion – that is, ensuring that all people, regardless of disability, background, gender or other characteristics, can participate on an equal footing. Inclusators identify...

Inclusion refers to the guiding principle of society whereby all people – regardless of individual characteristics such as disability, background, gender, age or religion – can participate in all areas of social life on an equal footing and as a matter of cour...

Intersectionality (from the English ‘intersection’) refers to a concept in sociology that examines how social characteristics such as gender, age, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, physical appearance or worldview interact with one another. It...

High contrast between foreground and background colours (e.g. in text) improves readability and makes text easier to read, particularly for people with visual impairments or colour blindness. To test the colour contrast of text on a computer for accessibility,...

Signed English/Manually Coded English (MCE) is a communication system in which every spoken word is simultaneously supplemented by a corresponding sign from sign language. Unlike German Sign Language, which has its own grammar, MCE follows the grammar and sent...

Easy-to-read language is a form of the German language that is particularly easy to understand and follows specific, strict and fixed rules. In Germany, these rules have been standardised since 2025 by DIN SPEC 33429 ‘Recommendations for Easy-to-read German’. ...

Readability refers to the linguistic comprehensibility of a text, that is, how easily and fluently a text can be taken in, processed and understood. It depends on factors such as word choice, sentence structure, text length, structure, organisation, style and ...

Legibility refers to the quality of typefaces, texts or visual representations that enables them to be recognised and deciphered easily and without strain. It depends on factors such as typeface, font size, line spacing, contrast between text and background, a...

Light mode and Dark mode are two visual styles for digital user interfaces that differ in their colour schemes and are designed to suit different usage scenarios. Light Mode displays content with a light background and dark text. It is particularly easy to rea...

A meltdown refers to an intense, outwardly visible reaction to being overwhelmed, which may manifest, for example, as crying, screaming, strong emotional outbursts or physical restlessness. Meltdowns occur when stress, stimuli or demands exceed an individual’s...

Disadvantage compensation for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses consists of statutory support measures and concessions designed to offset disability-related disadvantages or additional costs in various areas of life (e.g. work, education, mobility,...

Noise-cancelling headphones are specialised headphones that actively or passively reduce distracting ambient noise to provide a clearer listening experience. Noise cancellation is achieved passively through the design: well-padded over-ear headphones physicall...

Othering describes the process whereby one group portrays another as ‘different’ and ‘foreign’ in order to distinguish itself from that group. This usually occurs in the context of a power imbalance: those described as ‘different’ often have little means of de...

Peer counselling is a service in which people with disabilities or chronic illnesses support others with similar experiences. The counselling takes place on an equal footing and draws on the counsellors’ own experiences to support those seeking advice. The aim...

Under the Personal Budget scheme, service users can choose to receive a budget from the rehabilitation providers instead of services or benefits in kind to facilitate their participation in society. They use this to pay for the expenses required to meet their ...

Pictograms are simplified symbols that represent information, objects or concepts in a universal and language-independent way. This can, amongst other things, support people with disabilities by making information quick and intuitive to understand, particularl...