3DP Toolkit & Materials
Optional and essential tools for safer, faster, neater prints, from safety gear to post-processing supplies.
A field manual for clinicians
3D Printing for Occupational Therapy
A practical guide and free resource library for occupational therapists who want to design, print, and use 3D-printed assistive technology in everyday practice.
01 / About
Marjorie Bounds, OTR/L
School-based OT · Evaluator · DrOT/PhD student
Marjorie Bounds, OTR/L completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and is now a post-professional dual degree DrOT/PhD student at Nova Southeastern University.
After OT school, she worked at UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center, providing inpatient and acute care rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burns, strokes, and other complex conditions. She has gone on to work in a variety of settings in both geriatrics and pediatrics.
She is currently in her 11th year as an OT in Lake County Schools, Florida, as a therapist and evaluator.
11years in school-based practice
PreK–12students served
ATdistrict assistive technology team
02 / Manual
The Manual
Building competency for occupational therapists who want to use 3D technology in clinical practice.
Coming soon
3D Printing in Occupational Therapy Practice
Manual description coming soon.
Download manual (PDF)03 / Resources
Appendices & Downloads
Free companion resources. Each appendix is available as a PDF for reading or as a Word document you can edit.
Finding a Physical 3D Printer
Ways to get access to a printer before buying one: libraries, makerspaces, and other community options.
Additional Training
Free and subscription-based courses and certifications for building deeper 3D design and printing skills.
Open-Source Prints for School AT
A growing list of open-source 3D prints for common assistive technology used in school-based practice.
Model Repositories
Online libraries for finding and fabricating 3D models and AT, compared by cost, benefits, and limitations.
State AT Networks
A state-by-state directory of United States assistive technology programs and their websites.
Troubleshooting
A quick-reference guide to common print problems and what to check first.
04 / Affiliations
Professional Affiliations & Credentials
Professional organizations
- 2025Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student AssociationNova Southeastern University · Secretary
- 2016–PresentFlorida Occupational Therapy AssociationMember
- 2010–PresentAmerican Occupational Therapy AssociationMember
- 2008–2010Alpha Eta National Honor SocietyAllied Health Professions
Licenses & certification
- 2011–PresentNational Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyNBCOT certified
- CurrentFlorida Occupational Therapy LicenseActive through 2027
Education
- 2024–PresentNova Southeastern UniversityPost-Professional DrOT/PhD Dual Enrollment
- 2008–2010University of Alabama at BirminghamM.S., Occupational Therapy
- 1998–2002University of Alabama at BirminghamB.S., Psychology
Publications
- Schwebel, D. C., Summerlin, A. L., Bounds, M. L., & Morrongiello, B. A. (2006). The Stamp-in-Safety program: A behavioral intervention to reduce behaviors that can lead to unintentional playground injury in a preschool setting. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31, 152–162. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsj001
- Schwebel, D. C., & Bounds, M. L. (2003). The role of parents and temperament on children’s estimation of physical ability: Links to unintentional injury prevention. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 28, 505–516. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsg041
Research interests
3D technology in clinical practice
Leadership in school-based practice
Disability advocacy & policy