Making

Making refers to the practice of creating, building, or fabricating physical objects, often using tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics. In accessibility contexts, making encompasses both creating accessible maker tools and developing do-it-yourself assistive technologies (DIY-AT). The maker movement emphasizes hands-on learning, community collaboration, and democratized access to fabrication technologies, which can empower people with disabilities to design and customize their own assistive solutions rather than relying solely on commercial products.