accessibility-improving

[ək-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē ɪm-ˈprü-viŋ]
adjective
que melhora a acessibilidade
1. Designed or intended to enhance or increase the degree to which something can be accessed, used, or understood by a wider range of people, including those with disabilities
The website's accessibility-improving features include keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.
Os recursos que melhoram a acessibilidade do site incluem navegação por teclado e compatibilidade com leitores de tela.
2. Referring to measures, technologies, or design practices that make services, products, or environments more usable for people of all abilities
Accessibility-improving infrastructure in public transportation helps elderly passengers and those with mobility challenges.
A infraestrutura que melhora a acessibilidade no transporte público ajuda passageiros idosos e aqueles com dificuldades de mobilidade.
This term has gained significant importance in both American and Brazilian contexts due to increased awareness of disability rights and inclusive design. In Brazil, governmental initiatives (Decreto nº 5.296/2004) have promoted accessibility standards, making this terminology common in tech, public policy, and urban planning discussions. In the USA, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance drives the use of such terminology in business and web development contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
accessibility-enhancingbarrier-reducinginclusiveuniversal-design-orienteddisability-friendly
Antonyms / Antônimos
accessibility-limitingexclusionaryrestrictivebarrier-creating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
que melhora a acessibilidade / aprimorador de acessibilidade
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
que facilita o acesso
More informal phrasing sometimes preferred
São Paulo
que melhora a acessibilidade
More formal usage in corporate and government contexts
Portugal
que melhora a acessibilidade / facilitador de acessibilidade
Similar to Brazilian usage but may use different auxiliary terms

Related Words

accessibilityinclusive designuniversal designassistive technologyADA complianceaccommodationdisability access

Related Idioms & Phrases

level the playing field
break down barriers
open doors for everyone
make it work for all
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