[J-Blondie]

I don't have any experience with anyone with a disability and FIRST unfortunately, but I can say that even if his team isn't able to put together an opportunity in programming for him, Chairman's and other award submissions are always a good back-up plan. The Chairman's presentation for a team is a very important part of the competition and if he doesn't mind getting up in front of judges and doing a presentation with other members from his team, that might also be a good place for him.

I would also like to say that I think the FIRST community is one of the best communities to be involved with when facing a challenge such as this. The community is generally very receptive to anyone, no matter who they are, and embrace them fully and teach them the meaning of FIRST and all it has to offer. Please feel free to contact me further if there is anything the family wants to know about FIRST. I would love to help via email to give an advice or any help and support they may need with getting involved. I am sure that everything will work out fine and that this student will be an exceptional one just like anyone else. Good luck this season everyone!