Control Bionics founder and chairman Peter Ford will be in Leeton on August 26 to discuss the impressive technology he created that has single-highhandedly changed the lives of many people who have had a spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, MND, cerebral palsy, stroke or something that has caused them to lose their ability to speak.

His NeuroNode gives not just a person the ability to communicate, but it also helps relieve stress on their carers, who are often family members and friends.

In fact, the NeuroNode is already helping one Leeton shire resident - Dean Walsh - who was rendered quadriplegic in 2012 following a car accident.

After the family discovered the technology and met Mr Ford, they have now donated the cost for three NeuroNode's to three hospitals in Sydney, meaning they have helped changed the lives of three people themselves.

Mr Ford was looking forward to discussing the technology with the Rotary Club of Leeton Central at the Mia Club, but all members of the community are invited to attend the event and hear about his work.

"This technology does help give people back a quality of life and ability to communicate ... it really is amazing," he said.

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Mr Ford will be explaining how the NeuroNode works and how it helps. Rotary Club of Leeton Central publicity officer Jeanine Bird said the evening would be inspiring.

"None of us know when we may need this, but we can also help others," she said.

"The information night on Monday will be fun and informative.

"(Our club) would like to procure a NeuroNode unit for Leeton in conjunction with other clubs and the community.

"We believe other towns may like to do the same because this technology truly does change lives."

So, how does it work?

NeuroNode enables people who can't speak what they need or how they feel, to communicate with the node that connects their muscle movement to a phone or iPad that "speaks" their thoughts and needs.

They're able to communicate with friends and family, send and receive emails and texts, browse the web, watch videos/movies, read, play games and regulate their home environmental control systems.

To attend, book a free ticket online at www.ticketebo.com.au/neuro-node-4leeton. Meals are extra. The event will get underway at 6.30pm.

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