CAN-ASC-3.1 Standard on Plain Language: Public Review Draft – 3. Definitions

For this standard, the following definitions apply:

Accessible -

complying with WCAG 2.1 level AA requirements.

Alternate formats -

different ways of presenting information, so everyone has equal access to the information.

Assistive technology or assistive device -

a piece of equipment, product, system, hardware, software, or service used to improve access to information.

Primary audience -

people who are readers, users, or visitors.

Secondary audience -

other people affected by the information or interested in it.

Communication -

any information intended to be shared.

Annex - informative -

providing additional information to help the understanding or use of a standard.

Annex - normative -

stating requirements for claiming compliance with a standard.

Note: Consult the ISO and IEC terminology databases for standardization at these addresses: ISO Online browsing platform, IEC Electropedia.