Joni Eareckson Tada - Biola University Chapel

Joni Eareckson Tada speaks at Biola University on September 19, 2007 as a part of the Centennial Chapel Series.

A diving accident in 1967 left Mrs. Tada a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, unable to use her hands. During two years of rehabilitation, she spent long months learning how to paint with a brush between her teeth. Her high detail fine art paintings and prints are sought after and collected.

Due to her best-selling books, beginning with her autobiography, Joni, as well as having visited 35 countries, Joni's first name is recognized around the world. World Wide Pictures' full-length feature film, JONI, in which Mrs. Tada recreated her own life, has been translated into 15 languages and shown in scores of countries around the world.

Mrs. Tada's role as a disability advocate led to a presidential appointment to the National Council on Disability for three and a half years, during which time the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.

For over a quarter of a century, Joni and Friends has been dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people who are affected by disability, whether it is the disabled person, a family member, or friend. Our objective is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of this group of people in practical ways.

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[tall32guy]

@ByeByeBelly It took a lot for her to even learn how to move her arms, being quadriplegic. So I'm not surprised she couldn't move her hands; the muscles and nerves in our hands are very intricate.

[tall32guy]

I love her, she is so great! It is incredible how God took her accident and changed her completely into what she is today. She is now a hope and an amazing inspiration towards God to everyone, disabled or not. I pray that God will continue to bless her and her ministry....

[TheDivora123]

Amazing godly woman,God bless you Joni.

[ByeByeBelly]

I have never seen anyone who could move their arms but not their hands