3D printing technology is helping a local Truman Middle School student overcome cerebral palsy challenges he faces daily.

According to the St. Joseph School District, Truman teacher Chris Carpenter knew student Trenton Olinger was having issues using his iPad due to his fingers that tend to be spastic because of issues associated with cerebral palsy.

Using a 3D printer the school was demoing, Carpenter started to draw a spcial grid to help Olinger use his iPad more effeciently.

After hours of grafty and using the 3D printer Carpenter was able to place it securely on Olinger’s iPad.

The district said Olinger has been able to further his math studies with the new grid and study square roots.

“He is… ‘elated.” His smile certainly confirms it!” said Carpenter in a school district article.