Glossary
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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