Right to Repair

A movement advocating for consumers' ability to repair, modify, and maintain their own devices and equipment, including access to diagnostic information, repair manuals, and replacement parts. For people with disabilities, right to repair is especially significant because assistive technology devices like power wheelchairs, hearing aids, and communication devices often use proprietary systems that prevent user modification or independent repair. When these devices break, users may face lengthy wait times for authorized service, directly impacting their independence and daily functioning. The right to repair intersects with maker culture by supporting disabled people's ability to customize and maintain their own assistive technologies.