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Ableism occurs through thoughts, beliefs, actions, and practices that discriminate against persons with disabilities based on assumptions that they are less worthy, less capable, or of less value than others. It may be conscious or unconscious and can be embedded in institutions, policies, systems, or culture, limiting opportunities and inclusion.
A component that creates movement or force, allowing a device or garment to assist the body.
Tools that are designed, made, or adapted to help a person perform a particular task and support participation in daily and community life.
Anything physical, architectural, technological, attitudinal, informational, communicational, policy-based, or practical that hinders the full and equal participation of persons with impairments or functional limitations in society.
The basic unit of a battery that stores and provides electrical energy.
The study of how the body moves and the forces acting on it.
The point where a body’s weight is evenly balanced.
The network of electrical components that allows current to flow and devices to function.
Systems that manage how a device operates, often using algorithms or artificial intelligence.
The internal structure of a fibre when viewed as a cut-through slice.
A statistical technique used to select a representative subset of data from a larger population for analysis and inference.
Any physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication, or sensory impairment, or functional limitation, whether permanent, temporary, episodic, visible, or invisible, that interacts with barriers to hinder full participation in society.
The amount of extra space added to clothing for comfort and movement.
A layer in a battery that allows charged particles to move between components.
External conditions (e.g., terrain, temperature) that affect performance.
The part of a machine that pushes out material during fabrication or printing.
The thickness of each layer when building a fibre or printed structure.
Simulating how fibres behave under different conditions.
A larger starting structure that is drawn into fine fibres.
A thin strand or fibre used to make textiles or components.
Soft sensors placed on the skin to measure muscle activity.
Everyday activities, such as walking, lifting, or reaching.
A solid material used in batteries that helps conduct ions safely.
The ability of a material to easily allow charged particles (ions) to move through it.
Modelling how a garment and the human body interact during movement.
A model recognizing disability as a natural part of human diversity, asserting that people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else and that impairments should never justify restricting rights or opportunities.
The direction of internal patterns within a printed or fabricated material.
The process of integrating knowledge, methods, and insights from two or more academic disciplines to address complex problems or create new research approaches.
A term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw describing how overlapping identities and systems of discrimination, oppression, privilege, and power shape unique experiences and barriers for individuals or groups.
Movements of body parts, such as arms or legs, at joints.
The study of motion (such as speed and position) without considering forces.
The study of human movement, including muscles and joints.
Fabrics made by interlocking loops of yarn, allowing stretch and flexibility.
A type of AI where systems learn patterns from data to make decisions or predictions.
How a material behaves under forces, such as stretching, bending, or compressing.
A model that defines disability in relation to biology and views it as a defect or sickness located within the individual, focusing solutions on changing or treating the person.
A framework guiding research that explains why certain methods are chosen to ensure valid results.
A very small battery designed to fit into compact devices or textiles.
Specially designed inks with functional properties, such as conductivity, used in advanced printing.
Strong, lightweight synthetic fibres commonly used in textiles.
Unusual or unexpected movements that differ from normal patterns.
A composite material used in energy systems for improved performance.
A design approach where changes can be made by adjusting key variables or parameters.
A basic template used to design and create garments.
Improving how well a system functions for its intended purpose.
A material that generates electricity when bent or pressed.
Soft, flexible devices that move using air pressure instead of rigid parts.
Activities that involve maintaining or adjusting body position.
Components that generate, store, and deliver energy to a device.
Different levels or patterns of pressure applied in a system or on the body.
A method of inquiry that gathers non-numerical data, such as words, images, or observations, to understand experiences, concepts, or social phenomena.
A structured method of investigating phenomena by gathering and analyzing numerical data using statistical techniques to identify patterns and test theories.
The accuracy and consistency of data gathering, where validity measures truthfulness and reliability measures repeatability and consistency of results.
Measurable characteristics, traits, or attributes in a study that can change in value and are used to observe, manipulate, or control research outcomes.
People in a sitting position, often considered in design for accessibility.
A device that detects and measures physical or biological signals, such as movement or pressure.
An unintended connection that allows electricity to flow improperly, often causing damage.
A model that views disability as the result of environmental, social, and attitudinal barriers that limit participation, focusing on removing societal barriers rather than changing the individual.
A battery that uses solid materials instead of liquid components, improving safety.
Thin solid materials that can conduct or store electrical energy.
Measuring how much something stretches, bends, or deforms.
Batteries connected together to increase total power or voltage.
Multiple battery cells arranged together to increase performance.
A fabric-based sensor that changes its electrical resistance when stretched.
A machine used to heat and stretch materials into long, thin fibres.
A process where materials are heated and pulled into fine fibres while maintaining their structure.
A sensor that measures temperature based on changes in electrical resistance.
Flexible plastic tubing that can be heated, shaped, and reused.
A twisting force that causes rotation around a joint or axis.
The amount of electrical potential needed for a device to operate.
Charging a device without cables, typically using electromagnetic energy.
Monitoring and assessing a system’s performance without physical connections.