
Watch: NI man with no hands teaches children about disability with impressive LEGO creations
A disabled Portstewart man has been leading LEGO classes in local schools to educate children on disability awareness. DJ Calvert, known online as 'DJ the LEGO man', has been visiting Millburn Primary School in Coleraine, revealing his impressive creations with the classic toy, including a model of the Titanic, which took him four weeks to build.
Local man Calvert builds the LEGO with no hands, using a screwdriver.
He says using LEGO as a platform helps educate kids on disability and increases their awareness of those who live with disabilities.

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- The Sun
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a day ago
- Scottish Sun
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Metro
a day ago
- Metro
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