DIY 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, their caregivers, and therapists to design customized solutions tailored to specific individual needs that may not be met by commercially available products. The maker movement and growing availability of fabrication tools have expanded the possibilities for creating low-cost, personalized assistive devices, from communication boards to therapeutic toys to adaptive household items.