Robert P. Bennett

Cochlear Implants: Bringing Sound to the Soundless

An option for the hearing impaired and those with hearing loss, cochlear implants use an external signal processor to change sound into electrical impulses that travel along the auditory nerve to the brain, unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound.

Man with Rheumatoid Arthritis Turns Chicken Coop into Race Car

"Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ""Doc"" Lavinder was told he would never drive. But he got his license, then found and renovated his dream car, even taking it on the racing circuit."

Ashley Fiolek, Deaf Motocross Superstar

Deaf motocross racer Ashley Fiolek has won more than 100 races by look and feel. Sponsored by such biggies as Red Bull and Honda, she gives interviews in sign language.

Race Cars Are a Girl's Favorite Toy: Carol Hollfelder's Story

A motorcycle accident ended her riding career, but Carol Hollfelder became a winning racecar driver. Find out how this paraplegic managed to transfer her skills from two wheels to four.

Talking Cell Phones for the Blind

Assistive technology has finally come to cell phones for the visually impaired, and we're not just talking bigger keypads. Talking phones are here!

Voice Recognition Technology Help People Speak

Voice recognition software can benefit those with speaking disabilities such as dyslexia, aphasia, and stuttering, and can also help people with disabilities that affect upper body movement. They "learn" your voice pattern and do the typing for you.

Neurostimulation Devices Help Those Suffering From Chronic Pain

What do people with headaches, loss of vision and an inability to speak have in common? Brain implants. Neurological devices can fight chronic pain, restore function or deliver medication.

Assistive Devices Make Photography Easier For Those with Disabilities

For those with poor dexterity or visual impairment, the right photography accessories can make taking pictures a delight. Accessible cameras for people with disabilities of all types are now readily available; check out which features you'll use.

Alternative Wheelchairs That Help You Enjoy the Outdoors

Wheelchair users: put on your fat tires - or maybe even your phat tires - and bring your wheelchair to the beach, the mountains, or just that rocky trail near your house. The latest technology can get you where you want to go.

Everyday Assistive Devices for Your Disability

Until recently, assistive technology hadn't reached MP3, TV remote control and GPS devices. But all that's changed with the advent of these voice-activated models.