Group photo outdoors featuring a child seated in a motorized wheelchair surrounded by six adults. A red adaptive football launcher is parked beside the group, with trees and a university building visible in the background.

Back in the game: UK team develops football launcher to help teen play

For Sam Roberts, throwing a football with friends seemed out of reach. But UK therapists, engineering students and assistive technology experts came together to design a custom device that allows him to participate with the team. Their work is helping the Kentucky teen continue doing what matters most: having fun, connecting with friends and participating in the activities he loves.