Makers Making Change NYC Metro Chapter

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The NYC Metro Chapter aims to connect makers, disability professionals and AT users with customizable tools and solutions. Through build events, presentations, and workshops we aim to build awareness and support people with disabilities.

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Christopher Marotta

Christopher is an occupational therapist who provides services to students with physical disabilities at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, NY. He has worked as an OT for 20 years in a variety of settings, but his passion is assistive technology and enabling his students to be successful in and out of the classroom. Chris is an avid tinkerer, enjoying designing and fabricating adaptive devices.  He currently is co-leader of  the NYC chapter of Makers Making Change, where his goal is to teach others the skills of adaptation along with increasing awareness of disabilities. 

Categories: Open Source, 3D Printing, Education, Fabrication, Microcontrollers

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