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3D Printed locking mechanism to secure GoTalk device to a mounting system.

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Fabricated custom book storage secured below seat.

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Custom Fit Abductor using Obsolete Rifton Parts

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Custom Fit Abductor using Obsolete Rifton Parts

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This is the knob guard that is used to change the angle of inclination of prone and supine standers.

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Repairs...3D Printed Spacers for Wheelchair Pushrim.  

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Repairs...3D Printed Spacers for Wheelchair Pushrim.  

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Replaced missing and damaged pushrim spacers with 3D printed spacers and new bolts.

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Wheel-guard was missing on one side and significantly damaged on the other. 3D printed replacement parts.

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Repaired cracked rim and painted push rims.

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Leg Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Leg Repair

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3D Printed Custom Gooseneck iPhone Cradle 

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3D Printed Custom Gooseneck iPhone Cradle 

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3D Printed Custom Ram mount iphone cradle

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3D Printed Custom Ram mount iphone cradle

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Classroom...Desk--Book Compartment Removed; legs shortened; and seat sack added to side.

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Classroom...Desk--Book Compartment Removed; legs shortened; and seat sack added to side.

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Modified classroom desk by removing the book compartment and cutting the legs to create a more ergonomic position. A seat sack was attached to the side of the desk to replace the strorage that was removed.

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3D Printed Latch System  for Custom lap tray with flush keyguard and iPad

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3D Printed Latch System  for Custom lap tray with flush keyguard and iPad

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The keyguard and ipad are flush with the surface of the tray. They are held in place by a 3D printed latch system underneath.

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3D Printed Custom switches recessed into Rifton activity chair lap tray

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3D Printed Custom switches recessed into Rifton activity chair lap tray

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3-D printed yes 'O' and no 'X' switches recessed into lap tray with switches sandwiched between the layers of the tray.

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Michael Konstalid, PT, DPT - Adaptive Equipment Coordinator - NYC Public Schools | LinkedIn

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Michael Konstalid, PT, DPT - Adaptive Equipment Coordinator - NYC Department of Education | LinkedIn

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Senior Physical Therapist at the NYC Department of Education · Experience: NYC Department of Education · Education: NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development · Location: New York City Metropolitan Area · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Michael Konstalid, PT, DPT’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

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Rebuilt tabletop frame--seen in bordeaux/cabrenet.

Rebuilt upper adjustable legs--seen in green.

Rebuilt lower adjustable legs--seen in purple.

Replaced pencil/paper stopper--seen in clear coat.

Added rubber feet, matching knobs and nylon washers.

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Fabricated missing gusset (seen in red) to stabilize base.

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Replacement frame built to therapist's specifications.

The new overall frame height was raised over 4", with taller legs and threaded leveling feet to accommodate better body mechanics when transferring high school students and ensure that all legs were firmly in contact with the floor.  The mat table also included:

an extra pair of legs to support the weight;

doubled up cross-bracing; and

blocking to prevent lateral deviation of the legs.

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Rebuilt the frame of the mat table to better stabilize the legs, reinforced the perimeter that holds the mat in place and painted it to refresh it.

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Repaired frame by sistering an additional board to the failing cracked stretcher.

Also replaced a missing threaded leveling foot to support the mat table in the center.

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The wood of this chair is 100% upcycled from discarded school furniture.

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The wood of this chair is 100% upcycled from discarded school furniture.

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The wood of this chair is 100% upcycled from discarded school furniture.

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The wood of this chair is 100% upcycled from discarded school furniture.

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Mealtime...Elevated Lunch Table Seat with Armrest and Lapbelt

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Mealtime...Elevated Lunch Table Seat with Armrest and Lapbelt

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Illustrating that 5 simple Balance Boards can be made from one 4'x8' sheet of plywood.

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Unique Fidget Toy

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Made from a lunch table bench

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Made with layered Foam that can be adjusted as the student grows.

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This student had skin breakdown at both knees. She had bandages under her clothing to address the skin breakdown but was resistant to further intervention. I asked her what it would take for her to use an abduction wedge and she responded that it needed to be pink or purple with Minnie Mouse. I found fabric meeting her description and sewed a cover for a memory foam wedge. She reluctantly began using it and her skin breakdown resolved and was no longer an issue.

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Original threads were stripped.

Welded nut onto hip stabilizer at rear for larger threaded knob, filled original hole and painted red.

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Therapy Equipment...Prone Stander Foot Plate Extension

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Therapy Equipment...Prone Stander Foot Plate Extension

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This extension plate is helpful when positioning students with hip and knee flexion contractures that cause their feet to be posterior to the depth of the original footplate.

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Fabricated upholstered chest plate.

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Restored early model Rifton Activty Chair to original condition with color.

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Repair...Rifton Activity Chair 2-Piece Repair

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Repair...Rifton Activity Chair 2-Piece Repair

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This chair was broken in half and repaired to original configuration.

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Armrest Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Armrest Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Lateral Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Lateral Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Armrest Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Armrest Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Back Rest Repair

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Repairs...Rifton Activity Chair Back Rest Repair

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This legrest was broken in half and held together with masking tape and a shoelace before the repair.

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Repaired frame by sistering an additional board to the failing cracked stretcher. 10 years later this repair is holding strong.

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Provides a simple tool to engage core muscles during a tabletop activity in a therapy session. The student pictured had significant lumbar kyphosis and posterior pelvic tilting in his classroom chair.

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Email MKonstalid@schools.nyc.gov and cc your Supervisor

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Simple low-cost hurdles that can be made as a DIY project.

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Allows for various configurations including side-by-side, tandem, inclines and declines.

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Rigid frame with integrated handles allow for easy carrying of compostable lunch trays in order to improve independence of students during lunch.

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Lightweight and easy to carry with integrated strap handle. Built for a High School student to carry during the day to achieve optimal sitting position in each class.

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Transitions...Posterior Walker EZ Seat Pull

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Transitions...Posterior Walker EZ Seat Pull

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Simple strap to allow a student with limited standing balance the ability to raise the seat without excessive bending.

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Held in hand of student and therapist or trained paraprofessional while walking to provide support when needed during class transitions. When in slack, the student is ambulating independently. When in tension, the rope provides support to prevent missteps.

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Stepstool to reach sink. It is stored under the sink when not in use. A better alternative to the stepstool in the background.

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Stepstool to reach sink. It is stored under the sink when not in use.

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Built for a student to be able to get on and off a school bus with her peers.

This was stolen outside a school in Sunset Park...Any information as to the whereabouts of these mobile stairs would be appreciated.

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Built an original seated soccer table where your seat doubles as your opponent's goal. This was made so any student, including those in wheelchairs can participate in a meaningful game of soccer with their peers.

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Creating a Buddy Bench: Promoting Friendship and Participation at Recess

Cohen, Y., Hill, A., Konstalid, M. (2014, November 24). Creating a Buddy Bench: Promoting Friendship and Participation at Recess. OT Practice, 19-20.

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Adapted closet behind student's desk to hold forearm crutches.

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Adapted classroom chair to hold forearm crutches.

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Various size boxes with anti-slip friction tape to assist students ablity to reach higher objects or improve sitting posture.

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Adapted Surf Chair to maintain upright position in order for a student with limited mobility in their upper extremities to more easily transition into sitting and utilize the work surface.

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Classroom...Floor Chair Rocker with Stationary Base

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Classroom...Floor Chair Rocker with Stationary Base

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Adapted base to prevent distractive rocking but still provide support and defined space.

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Floor chair stadium seating can be used together or separately.