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Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Thermoforming(also: Vacuum Forming, Thermoform)
A manufacturing process used to create tactile graphics by heating a plastic sheet and pressing it over a mould to form a raised surface. In accessibility contexts, thermoforming is one of several methods for producing tactile maps and diagrams for people who are blind or have…
Thingiverse
An online repository for sharing user-created digital design files, primarily for 3D printing. Thingiverse hosts a large collection of freely downloadable STL files, including many assistive technology designs. DIY-AT programs often source device designs from Thingiverse and…

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