SEVENTEEN-year-old Lucas Roberts may have no use of his arms, but it hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves.
Using his head, a button and a remote control car, the Ballarat Specialist School student has created his own artwork.
The technique has proven so successful the Ballarat Specialist School is now looking for some help from electrical experts to create more remote control devises that students like Lucas can use to paint.
Ballarat Specialist School art teacher Di Olsson said the remote control devices gave students like Lucas the chance to participate in programs generally not available to them.
"Lucas doesn't have much movement ... but he used to come into the art room for respite time and seemed to enjoy that," she said.
"So, with the therapy team, we were trying to figure out how he could make his own mark."
Watch Lucas work:
Using equipment they had available, the team was able to create a way for Lucas to paint on large canvases using a remote control car.
"It's something he can have complete control over, it really is his own work," Ms Olsson said.
"It's his ticket to independence.
"But the remote control car is making the same mark, so to take it further we need other remote control devices.
"There are so many things on the market that could be used, they just need to be rigged up with that switch.
"Surely there is someone who could help do that?"
Ms Olsson said she encouraged anyone with electrical knowledge and some spare time to contact the school with any ideas they think could benefit Lucas and other high needs students.
"With more remote devises available it's going to be great," she said.
"The enjoyment and satisfaction the students get out of it is great, we would love something purpose built to offer them."
Ms Olsson said by the end of the year it is hoped an exhibition of Lucas' work will go on display to the public.
Those attending the Ballarat Specialist School's open day on Monday will also have the chance to catch a glimpse of his work which hangs proudly in the school's main building in Gillies Street North.
The open day from 9am-3pm on Monday will also offer an opportunity for parent and professionals to see the school's facilities and ask any questions.
