A diving accident in 1967 left Joni Eareckson Tada a quadriplegic in a wheelchair at age seventeen. After two years of rehabilitation, she emerged with new skills and fresh determination to help others in similar situations. In 1979, she founded Joni and Friends, an organization committed to bringing the Gospel and practical resources to people struggling with disability around the globe. An author of more than 45 books, radio host, and fine art painter, Joni lives in California with her husband, Ken.