Glossary
Choose a term to read a short explanation. In the report form, a question mark next to a question opens that term. The form stays open.
Accessibility dimension
A kind of access need: mobility, vision, hearing, or cognitive.
Dimension: General. In the form: Choosing a dimension.
Ramp
A sloped surface that replaces steps, so a wheelchair or a stroller can go up.
Dimension: Mobility. In the form: Accessible entrance.
Platform lift
A platform or lift that raises a person using a wheelchair, instead of steps.
Dimension: Mobility. In the form: Accessible entrance.
Accessible restroom
A restroom a wheelchair can enter and turn in, with grab bars. Israeli Standard 1918 part 3.1 requires a clear turning circle 150 cm across, kept clear up to 70 cm above the floor. A stall with space on one side of the toilet is at least 150 by 200 cm, with 80 cm clear on the transfer side. The toilet seat is 45 to 50 cm high.
Dimension: Mobility. In the form: Accessible restroom.
Wide paths
A path a wheelchair can pass through comfortably, for example between tables. Israeli Standard 1918 part 3.1 requires a clear width of at least 130 cm on an accessible route inside a building, including a corridor. Between fixed furniture, part 3.2 requires at least 90 cm.
Dimension: Mobility. In the form: Wide paths.
Accessible parking
A marked parking space, wide enough to open a door and get into a wheelchair.
Dimension: Mobility. In the form: Accessible parking.
Contrast
A sharp difference between the text color and the background, so it is easy to see. For example, dark text on a light background.
Dimension: Vision. In the form: Clear signage.
Clear signage
A large, readable, noticeable sign, at a height you can see.
Dimension: Vision. In the form: Signage.
Even lighting
Enough light, without dark patches or glare.
Dimension: Vision. In the form: Lighting.
Braille
A tactile writing system for people who are blind, made of raised dots.
Dimension: Vision. In the form: Braille menu.
Marking obstacles and level changes
A mark that warns about steps, slopes, and obstacles, for example a strip in a different color.
Dimension: Vision. In the form: Obstacle marking.
Hearing loop
A system that sends sound straight to a hearing aid, and reduces background noise.
Dimension: Hearing. In the form: Hearing loop.
Assistive listening system
Any system that amplifies sound and delivers it clearly to someone who has difficulty hearing.
Dimension: Hearing. In the form: Hearing loop.
Written communication
A way to communicate without speech: writing, a message, or a written menu.
Dimension: Hearing. In the form: Written communication.
Cognitive dimension
Understanding, memory, orientation, attention, and sensory load. This includes people with autism, dementia, or learning disabilities, among others.
Dimension: Cognitive. In the form: Choosing a dimension.
Simple instructions
Short, clear explanations, with signs or pictures, and without complicated words.
Dimension: Cognitive. In the form: Simple instructions.
Patient, helpful staff
Staff who will explain again, are not in a rush, and adapt to the person.
Dimension: Cognitive. In the form: Staff helped when I asked.
Quiet environment
A place without loud noise and without strong stimuli, where it is easy to stay.
Dimension: Cognitive. In the form: Quiet area or quiet hours.
Symbols in the app
Each symbol is also named in words next to it. The shape is described here so the meaning does not depend on color alone.
- Wheelchair figureThe mobility dimension: getting in, moving around, and using the place with a wheelchair or similar.
- EyeThe vision dimension: seeing signs, light, and obstacles.
- EarThe hearing dimension: hearing speech, loops, and sound.
- BrainThe cognitive dimension: understanding, memory, attention, and sensory load.
- Check markOn the report form, this dimension was already sent in this visit.
- Question markNext to a question, opens the explanation of that term. The report stays open in the original tab.
- Round dotA place on the map. The place name is read by a screen reader.
- Circle with a numberSeveral places close together. The number is how many. A screen reader says how many places are there.
- Circle with a checkReported as suitable for that question.
- Circle with an XReported as not suitable for that question.
- Circle with a question markThere is not enough information yet, or reporters chose “I don’t know”.
- Circle with a minusThat question does not apply to this place.
- ClockThe report is old and may no longer match the place.
- Warning triangleReporters disagreed. The answers do not all say the same thing.