Joni Eareckson Tada, the Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, has lived in a wheelchair for over 45 years and has served in disability advocacy for decades.  Her vision has always been to mobilize the church in declaring and demonstrating the Gospel to persons with disabilities worldwide.  Through Wheels for the World, US and International Family Retreats, radio and more, Joni has remained steadfast in God's calling on her life to bring people with disabilities into the fold of Christ's fellowship.