CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN ACCESSIBILITY CORE
COMPETENCIES (CPACC)
IAAP - ANSWER: International Association of Accessibility Professionals
CPACC - ANSWER: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
Body of Knowledge - ANSWER: Comprehensive study material for CPACC certification
G3ict - ANSWER: Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication
Technologies
Person-First Language - ANSWER: Following UN CRPD guidance, prioritizing the
person over the disability
Identity-First Language - ANSWER: Emphasizing the disability as part of one's identity
Quarterly Updates - ANSWER: Reviewing and implementing changes every quarter
WCAG 2.1 - ANSWER: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1
Universal Design - ANSWER: Designing products and environments usable by all
people
UDL - ANSWER: Universal Design for Learning principles application
Disability Etiquette - ANSWER: Appropriate behavior and language towards
individuals with disabilities
CART - ANSWER: Communication Access Real-Time Translation
STTR - ANSWER: Speech-to-Text Reporting
IAAP Staff Liaison - ANSWER: Samantha Evans, overseeing CPACC program
Editorial Notes - ANSWER: Guidelines for maintaining British and American English in
documents
Domain One - ANSWER: Section covering Disabilities, Challenges, and Assistive
Technologies
Domain Two - ANSWER: Section focusing on Accessibility and Universal Design
, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - ANSWER: A framework to improve and
optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how
humans learn.
Usability and User Experience (UX) - ANSWER: Usability refers to how easy and
efficient it is to use a product, while User Experience (UX) focuses on the overall
experience of the user when interacting with the product.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - ANSWER: An international document that
outlines fundamental human rights that should be protected and upheld.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - ANSWER: An
international treaty that aims to protect the rights and dignity of persons with
disabilities.
Marrakesh Treaty - ANSWER: An international agreement that facilitates access to
published works for people with print disabilities.
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights - ANSWER: A charter that contains rights and
principles recognized in the European Union.
African Charter on Human and People's Rights - ANSWER: A treaty that outlines the
rights and freedoms of individuals in Africa.
Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against
Persons with Disabilities - ANSWER: A convention that aims to eliminate
discrimination against persons with disabilities in the Americas.
Equality Act 2010 - ANSWER: Legislation in the UK that aims to protect individuals
from discrimination and promote equality.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - ANSWER: A US law that prohibits
discrimination based on disability and ensures equal opportunities for individuals
with disabilities.
Ontarians with Disabilities Act of 2001 - ANSWER: Legislation in Ontario, Canada,
that focuses on improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations - ANSWER: Guidelines provided
by the World Wide Web Consortium to make web content more accessible.
Management Champions - ANSWER: Individuals within an organization who
advocate for and drive initiatives related to accessibility and inclusion.
Procurement Laws - ANSWER: Laws and regulations that govern the purchasing
processes of goods and services, often including accessibility requirements.
COMPETENCIES (CPACC)
IAAP - ANSWER: International Association of Accessibility Professionals
CPACC - ANSWER: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
Body of Knowledge - ANSWER: Comprehensive study material for CPACC certification
G3ict - ANSWER: Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication
Technologies
Person-First Language - ANSWER: Following UN CRPD guidance, prioritizing the
person over the disability
Identity-First Language - ANSWER: Emphasizing the disability as part of one's identity
Quarterly Updates - ANSWER: Reviewing and implementing changes every quarter
WCAG 2.1 - ANSWER: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1
Universal Design - ANSWER: Designing products and environments usable by all
people
UDL - ANSWER: Universal Design for Learning principles application
Disability Etiquette - ANSWER: Appropriate behavior and language towards
individuals with disabilities
CART - ANSWER: Communication Access Real-Time Translation
STTR - ANSWER: Speech-to-Text Reporting
IAAP Staff Liaison - ANSWER: Samantha Evans, overseeing CPACC program
Editorial Notes - ANSWER: Guidelines for maintaining British and American English in
documents
Domain One - ANSWER: Section covering Disabilities, Challenges, and Assistive
Technologies
Domain Two - ANSWER: Section focusing on Accessibility and Universal Design
, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - ANSWER: A framework to improve and
optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how
humans learn.
Usability and User Experience (UX) - ANSWER: Usability refers to how easy and
efficient it is to use a product, while User Experience (UX) focuses on the overall
experience of the user when interacting with the product.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - ANSWER: An international document that
outlines fundamental human rights that should be protected and upheld.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - ANSWER: An
international treaty that aims to protect the rights and dignity of persons with
disabilities.
Marrakesh Treaty - ANSWER: An international agreement that facilitates access to
published works for people with print disabilities.
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights - ANSWER: A charter that contains rights and
principles recognized in the European Union.
African Charter on Human and People's Rights - ANSWER: A treaty that outlines the
rights and freedoms of individuals in Africa.
Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against
Persons with Disabilities - ANSWER: A convention that aims to eliminate
discrimination against persons with disabilities in the Americas.
Equality Act 2010 - ANSWER: Legislation in the UK that aims to protect individuals
from discrimination and promote equality.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - ANSWER: A US law that prohibits
discrimination based on disability and ensures equal opportunities for individuals
with disabilities.
Ontarians with Disabilities Act of 2001 - ANSWER: Legislation in Ontario, Canada,
that focuses on improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations - ANSWER: Guidelines provided
by the World Wide Web Consortium to make web content more accessible.
Management Champions - ANSWER: Individuals within an organization who
advocate for and drive initiatives related to accessibility and inclusion.
Procurement Laws - ANSWER: Laws and regulations that govern the purchasing
processes of goods and services, often including accessibility requirements.
