Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
17 results found in maker culture.
- Accessible Fabrication (Accessible Making, Accessible Digital Fabrication)
- Accessible fabrication refers to the design and use of digital fabrication tools — such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines — in ways that are usable by people with disabilities and that p…
- Accessible Making (Accessible Fabrication, Inclusive Making)
- The practice and research area focused on ensuring that maker activities—including digital fabrication, crafting, and DIY projects—are accessible to people with disabilities. This encompasses three re…
- Bespoke Design (Custom Design, Bespoke Assistive Technology)
- The creation of individually tailored products or solutions made to meet the specific needs of a single user, as opposed to mass-produced or universally designed items. In assistive technology, bespok…
- Brave Space
- A community or environment where people are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, approach their limits, and try new things while being supported by those around them — as opposed to a "safe…
- DIY Assistive Technology (DIY-AT, Do-It-Yourself Assistive Technology)
- Assistive technology that is designed, fabricated, or modified by individuals, communities, or non-commercial entities rather than purchased from commercial manufacturers. DIY-AT often uses accessible…
- DIY Assistive Technology (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 …
- Digital Fabrication (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 …
- Digital Fabrication (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 rou…
- Hackathon (Accessibility Hackathon, Makeathon, ATHack)
- A time-limited event (typically hours to days) where participants collaborate intensively to design and build technology solutions, often as prototypes or proofs of concept. Accessibility hackathons s…
- Maker Culture (Maker Movement, DIY Culture)
- A technology-influenced extension of DIY culture that emphasizes learning through hands-on making, often using digital fabrication tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and microcontrollers alongside…
- Maker Movement
- A cultural trend emphasizing hands-on creation, DIY fabrication, and open sharing of designs and knowledge, often centered around community workshops and digital fabrication tools. The maker movement …
- Makerspace (Fab Lab, Fabrication Laboratory, Hackerspace)
- A collaborative workspace equipped with tools and technology for designing and fabricating physical objects, typically including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics workbenches. …
- Medical Maker (Clinician-Maker)
- A healthcare professional who also engages in fabrication and making activities, bridging the gap between clinical expertise and maker culture. Medical makers combine knowledge of patient safety, reha…
- Open-Source Hardware (OSHW)
- Physical devices and components whose design specifications are publicly available for anyone to study, modify, distribute, and manufacture. In the assistive technology space, open-source hardware ena…
- Personal-Scale Manufacturing (Desktop Manufacturing, Personal Fabrication)
- The use of affordable, accessible manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines by individuals or small groups to produce custom physical objects, as opposed to relying on i…
- 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 peo…
- 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 technolog…