Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
54 results found tagged 3D printing.
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Value beyond function: analyzing the perception of wheelchair innovations in Kenya
This study evaluates a novel wheelchair service provision model called InnovATe, developed by Motivation UK, that uses Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing to manufacture bespoke wheelchairs in Kenya. Over five months at the Bethany Kids rehab…
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BentoMuseum: 3D and Layered Interactive Museum Map for Blind Visitors
This paper presents BentoMuseum, a novel 3D-printed interactive museum map system designed to help blind visitors independently explore and navigate museum spaces. The system addresses a significant gap in museum accessibility — while museums increas…
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Creating 3D Printed Assistive Technology Through Design Shortcuts: Leveraging Digital Fabrication Services to Incorporate 3D Printing into the Physical Therapy Classroom
This paper investigates how to integrate 3D printing into physical therapy (PT) education without requiring PT students to become experts in CAD or digital fabrication. Previous research showed that while 3D printing has great potential for creating …
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Multimodal 3D printed urban maps for blind people. Evaluations and scientific investigations
This poster paper presents a multimodal 3D printed urban map prototype that embeds capacitive touch sensors directly into the map body to provide location-specific audio descriptions when touched. The research, conducted at Wroclaw University of Scie…
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Towards a Social Justice Aligned Makerspace: Co-designing Custom Assistive Technology within a University Ecosystem
This paper explores how university makerspaces can serve as sites for co-designing custom Do-It-Yourself assistive technology (DIY-AT) while simultaneously engaging with social justice issues faced by students with disabilities. Conducted at the Univ…
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A Gallery In My Hand: A Multi-Exhibition Investigation of Accessible and Inclusive Gallery Experiences for Blind and Low Vision Visitors
This paper presents findings from a longitudinal collaboration between researchers and the Bendigo Art Gallery, a major Australian regional gallery, to develop accessible and inclusive experiences for blind and low-vision (BLV) visitors across two fl…
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Exploring AI-Fabrication in Shaping the Future of DIY-AT Design: Insights from Makers
This paper investigates how generative AI can support Do-It-Yourself assistive technology (DIY-AT) design and fabrication. The researchers developed a web-based GenAI interface that combines text-to-image generation (via MidJourney) and image-to-3D m…
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Small Devices, Large Changes: Investigating the Impact of a University-Government 3D-Printed Assistive Technology Program on Residents with Disabilities
This paper investigates a DIY Assistive Technology (DIY-AT) program created through a collaboration between a university makerspace at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the Maryland Department of Disabilities Assistive Technolog…
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The Blind Leading the Blind: Designing a Co-Creation Workshop for Visually Impaired and Sighted Participants by a Visually Impaired Researcher
This short paper presents a first-person reflective account from a severely sight impaired researcher (the first author, registered with the UK NHS as severely sight impaired, with approximately 3 metres of usable vision) on the experience of plannin…
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Investigating the Implications of 3D Printing in Special Education
This paper investigates the use of 3D printing in special education settings through case studies at three sites serving students with cognitive, motor, and visual impairments, and presents GripFab, a simplified 3D modeling tool designed for occupati…