The Design Challenge encourages students to develop assistive technologies that empower people with disabilities to overcome barriers to employment. Register today and receive updates and feedback as you embark on “What’s Next?” this school year.
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ANNOUNCEMENT

Winners of the 2013 AbilityOne Network Design Challenge have been announced.

High School Winners

Best Overall Design

Wethersfield High School, Wethersfield, CT

Earplug Chain Fixture

Second Place Winners
Gardner Edgerton High School, Gardner, KS – LABB (Lever Action Box Builder), Outstanding Engineering Design
Poolesville High School, Poolesville, MD – The Tea-Packaging Device. Outstanding Assistive Technology

Third Place Winners
Poolesville High School, Poolesville, MD – Rain Barrel Cradle,

Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, MN – The Buckle Box

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The design challenge is a service learning opportunity for for students in grades 9-12 in the High School Program or any college student or student team at the graduate or undergraduate level in the University Program that also enhances science, engineering and technology skills.

High School teams work through the fall to research, design and submit a presentation featuring their device. The top five teams win a trip to Washington, DC to present their devices and compete for cash prizes up to $5,000.
High School Deadline: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:00pm

University students work throughout the academic year and are eligible to win cash prizes up to $10,000.
University Deadline: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 5pm

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