How can makerspaces be made more accessible to users with disabilities?
Many engineering departments, libraries, and universities are launching new initiatives to create makerspaces to foster innovation. These facilities are physical spaces where students, faculty, and the broader community can gather and share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network, and build.
It is important to ensure that individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can actively contribute to the design process. Makerspaces can be made accessible by considering the following questions: