Catherine Mabe

BBC America Releases Documentary on Amputee Oscar Pistorious and His Olympic Quest

"Watch the ""Blade Runner"" in his quest for fame as he attempts to compete against able-bodied athletes. Oscar Pistorious gains Olympic notoriety while beating all comers."

Blind Artist Wins New York City Photography Contest Exposure

"An artist whose visual impairment, retinitis pigmentosa, left him blind, Peter Eckert recently won a major photography competition, "Exposure."" He discusses here his love of photography and how he still shoots all of his own images, develops the film, and creates his own contact prints. "

For Steady Eddy, Cerebral Palsy and Laughter Aren't Mutually Exclusive

Steady Eddy is an Australian comedian with cerebral palsy. He discusses growing up with cerebral palsy and how he uses his childhood experiences with his disability as the basis for his comic routines.

Filipino Filmmaker Showcases Deaf Community in Silent Odyssey: A Journey into the Deaf World

The story of filmmaker Mirana Medina, who gives voice to the Filipino deaf community in her latest movie, "Silent Odyssey: A Journey into the Deaf World," which explores what it means to be hearing impaired in the Philippines.

Visual Sound for the Deaf Created Through Lumisonic Software

An assistive technology software system that translates sound waves into real-time dynamic circles, Lumisonic software may help deaf and hearing impaired people in speech rehabilitation by helping them understand the sounds they are making.

Teri Garr Talks about Living with MS, Acting, and Laughter

Actress and comedian Teri Garr discusses fame, misadventure, and living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in her optimistic memoir Speedbumps.

Michael J. Fox: The Very Public Face of Parkinson's

A detailed portrait of Michael J. Fox's struggles and triumphs after his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Learn more about the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's, which raises awareness about Parkinson's treatment and stem cell research.

Lou Ferrigno: Living, Acting and Bodybuilding with Hearing Loss

Teased for his hearing impairment as a child, Lou Ferrigno turned to bodybuilding and became the youngest Mr. Universe. An acting career followed, highlighted by a stint as The Incredible Hulk.

Blind Musician? New Technologies Help Blind Students Make Beautiful Music

Braille transcription software and a special college summer program are just the beginning of many exciting new opportunities for musicians who are blind.

Michael J. Fox Writes Parkinson's Memoir: "Lucky Man"

For years actor Michael J. Fox hid his disability, afraid of what was happening to his body and what the social and professional consequences would be if people knew he had Parkinson's. Now he considers the progressive disease a blessing in disguise.