For the nation's 54 million citizens with disabilities, this film, narrated by Peter Dinklage, star of The Station Agent, challenges society's basic notions about disability.

"Freedom Machines" takes a new look at disability through the lens of technology. The experiences of a group of unforgettable people let viewers re-examine ideas about ability and disability grounded in our culture and attitudes. Engineers, designers and users challenge barriers inherent in our built environments and reveal the gap between the promises of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and everyday reality for the 54 million Americans with disabilities. Whether mainstream technology or extraordinary inventions such as stair-climbing wheelchairs, "Freedom Machines" reveals both the power and limitations of technology to change lives. Produced in association with the Independent Television Service (ITVS). Producer/director: Jamie Stobie; executive producer: Janet Cole.