How did Thomas Edison overcome disability?

Edison's hearing loss is a detail often glossed over in favor of other parts of the Edison myth. But think about it, one of his inventions, the phonograph, dealt directly with recording sounds despite the fact the man could hardly hear. read more

Edison did not seem to be bothered by his disability, and even commented that not being able to hear well helped him to concentrate and avoid distractions. Thomas Edison was not totally deaf, but he was very hard of hearing. read more

As a child, Edison was hyperactive and had a learning disability. His mother was offended with the treatment he was receiving at school as a result, and she decided pulled him out. As a child, Edison was hyperactive and had a learning disability. read more