Teens at Metheune High took on the challenge of creating assistive technology devices with a maximum cost of only $150.00 in the latest Assistive Technology Design Fair at University of Massachusetts. The young inventors came up with several workable ideas, including a PVC based walker, an arts table to assist mobility challenged users in coloring and painting, and a “Head Activated Messeger” for those who are severely impacted in normal communication methods. To read more about these amazing teens, and their wonderful contributions, visit the Eagle Tribune.

The group of Methuen High students entered the noncompetitive Assistive Technology Design Fair at University of Massachusetts Lowell earlier this month. Their task was to meet elderly or disabled people, learn about a problem they have and build a device to make life easier for them. Nine students participated in teams of three, according to emerging technologies teacher Larry Lambert.

The fair’s rules barred the students from spending more than $150 on their project.

Kristen Bateson’s team built a coloring table for Gabe Bisono, 13, who has Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and is hearing impaired.