Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- DIY Assistive Technology(also: Do-It-Yourself Assistive Technology, Maker Assistive Technology)
- DIY assistive technology refers to the practice of creating, modifying, or adapting assistive devices and tools through do-it-yourself methods, often using digital fabrication technologies such as 3D printers and laser cutters. This approach empowers people with disabilities,…
- Digital Fabrication(also: Digital Manufacturing)
- The process of creating physical objects from digital designs using computer-controlled manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills. Digital fabrication has democratized the production of assistive technology by enabling non-specialists to create…
- Digital Fabrication(also: Digital Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping)
- Digital fabrication encompasses manufacturing processes that use computer-controlled tools to create physical objects from digital designs. Common tools include laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC routers. In accessibility contexts, digital fabrication enables the creation of…
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