January 30, 2009

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	Legally Blind Teen Invents Vision Device
	Invent Your World Challenge

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Legally Blind Teen Invents Vision Device

When Florida teen Cody Smith found out he was not able to drive because of his visual impairment, a realization sank in: his disability really was a disability.

He hoped that technology could help him in some way but after exhaustive research, found nothing.  One day, a solution dawned on him and TruV was born.

Read about Cody's invention and our interview with him about what inspired his invention, which inventor he admires, and the essential qualities of a great inventor.

Invent Your World Challenge

Cody was an early entrant in our Invent Your World Challenge for young inventors.

If you have a product or device that you invented or adapted - and it can help others or help our environment - submit your entry today.

Up to 50 project ideas will receive seed funding of up to $1,000.  One team will even win a $20,000 scholarship!!

Enter your one paragraph idea by March 15, 2009.