Rising Stars Academy students head to robotics competition

CENTER LINE, Mich. – A Metro Detroit robotics team is getting its first shot on the international stage.

The Rising Stars Academy has found a way to shoot down stereotypes while giving people living with disabilities a chance to shine.

Chris is a young man who will likely never operate a motor vehicle in his lifetime, but he’s leading a robotics team called the Nebulas.

An organization has given Rising Stars Academy a shot at the international big show. While their instructor Jennifer Allen and their robotics coach Reade Jordan give them guidance the students do all the work.

Watch the video above for the full report.


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