Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Computer-Aided Design(also: CAD)
- The use of software to create, modify, analyse, and optimise designs for physical objects or systems. In accessibility contexts, CAD tools are critical for designing assistive technology, tactile graphics, and 3D printable models, but most commercial CAD applications rely…
- Conductive Filament(also: Conductive 3D printing filament, Conductive PLA)
- A specialized 3D printing material that conducts electricity, enabling printed objects to interact with capacitive touchscreens. In accessibility applications, conductive filament can be embedded in otherwise non-conductive 3D printed objects — such as tactile maps or overlays —…
- Consumer-Grade 3D Printing(also: Desktop 3D Printing)
- Affordable 3D printing technology designed for personal or small-scale use, typically using fused deposition modeling with thermoplastic filaments. While consumer-grade printers have democratized fabrication and enabled DIY assistive technology programs, they have limitations in…
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