Freedom machines [videorecording] / Richard Cox Productions ; producer/director, Jamie Stobie ; writers, John Haptas, Jamie Stobie. - [Harriman, NY ] : New Day Films, c2005. - 1 videodisc (74 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (4 p. ; 18 cm.)

Originally broadcast on PBS as a segment of the television program: Point of view. c2004. DVD features include: state-of-the-art accessibility and navigation features including video description, captions, and talking menus; additional segments on types of assistive technology, how and where to get it, Universal Design, and legal rights of people with disabilities; PDF documents include discussion guide, lesson plan aligned to National Standards, and resource list with internet links; electronic format (Web compatible).

Project director, Richard Cox ; executive producer, Janet Cole ; cinematographer, Robert Elfstrom ; editor, Ken Schneider ; original music composed & performed by Todd Boekelheide, Evelyn Glennie. Project director, Richard Cox ; executive producer, Janet Cole ; cinematographer, Robert Elfstrom ; editor, Ken Schneider ; original music composed & performed by Todd Boekelheide, Evelyn Glennie.

Narrator: Peter Dinklage.

Explores how human experience and new technological innovations are outpacing social policies. This program profiles four individuals who have overcome their disabilities or succeeded despite their physical conditions with the help of new technologies.


DVD, NTSC.


For educational and non-theatrical playback only. Public performance rights allow this video to be shown before public audiences within libraries, educational institutions, and community centers at which no fees are charged.


Closed-captioned; optional Spanish soundtrack available.

9781574481273 1574481274


People with disabilities--Computer-assisted instruction.--United States
Self-help devices for people with disabilities--United States.
Communication devices for people with disabilities --Technological innovations.
Technological innovations--United States.
People with disabilities--Education--United States.
Children with disabilities--Education--United States.
Mainstreaming in education--United States.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

LC4812 / .F744 2004 DVD4473

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