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Acronyms

This page provides definitions of acronyms commonly used in this wiki and in disability policy, law, access etc. Use this as a quick reference.

AcronymFull TermNotes/Region
ADAAmericans with Disabilities ActUnited States
IEPIndividualized Education ProgramU.S. K–12 education
WCAGWeb Content Accessibility GuidelinesGlobal standard
SSISupplemental Security IncomeUnited States
NDISNational Disability Insurance SchemeAustralia

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