BCS Advantage Magazine Special Edition #9 | Page 13

Bionic Boy
By Stacia Harris, Communications Department
The technology in our schools is amazing! It’s making a
difference in our students’ lives more than you could
imagine. Cody, one of our Progressive Education Program
(PEP) students, was born with one hand and has learned
to cope with his disability. He’s not a good candidate for a
normal prosthetic hand because he would likely outgrow it
very quickly. However, last spring, his teacher Ms. Teresa
Cody shows off
Hudson found an ingenious solution! Using a program
his new hand.
and
instructions
she found online,
Cody’s new hand was printed on the school’s 3D printer! One
layer at a time, the printer created this functional and custom
fit prosthetic. This unique solution would not have happened
without the PEP staff members working together to find a way
to improve a student’s life!
Cody works with his physical therapist to improve his range of
motion and build strength in his wrist; when he bends his wrist,
the fingers close and he is able to grasp lightweight items.
Drs. Banks,
Lawrence, DelBene,
Davis, and
Przynosch
Smoky Mountain
Foot Clinic, PA
49 McDowell Street
Asheville, NC 28801
www.smokymountainfootclinic.com
828-254-7716
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