A pediatric support chair with blue padded seat and backrest, black armrests, a hip belt, and a red adjustable metal frame.

First Class School Chair- Large

by Drive Medical

$529.95, see price history

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Professional guidance helps A family could assemble this chair and adjust it using the directions. But the supports only help if they match how the child sits, and a poor fit can leave them uncomfortable or poorly positioned. An OT, PT, or ATP can set it up far better, so professional input is recommended.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This large school chair gives a grade-school student a supportive seat that looks like an ordinary classroom chair, so it doesn't draw attention from classmates. It has hip guides, lateral (side) supports, armrests, a footplate, and a headrest, and the seat depth, seat height, and support positions all adjust. That lets it fit a growing child and help them sit upright and comfortably through the school day. It supports up to 200 lbs and weighs about 18 lbs. Legs with casters are sold separately as an optional add-on.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$529.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$529.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Insurance
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Unpack the chair and check that the hip guides, lateral pads, armrests, footplate, and headrest are all included.
  • With a guide
    1. Adjust seat depth, seat-to-floor height, and footplate height so the child's feet are supported and their hips sit back in the seat.
    2. Set the hip guides, lateral pads, armrests, and headrest to the child's body size. Plan on 30-60 minutes for a first fitting.
  • With professional help
    1. Have an OT or PT, or an ATP, pick the support pieces and set the positions for the child's posture needs, ideally with the child in the chair.
    2. Re-check the fit as the child grows or their needs change.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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