On a foggy Cape Cod night in 1984, I was struck head on by a drunk driver. I was 34, a mother of a 5 year old, wife, full-time employee, student, and President of a local community theater in Barnstable. I wasn't suppose to live let alone be independent and drive again. But after 6 months in hospitals and rehabs I came home. There were many changes and losses. I had to learn to accomodate them and accept them. I had to find my new identity. I found it and have been an ardent disability advocate ever since.

Founder, creator, and publisher of the CAPE COD DISABILITY ACCESS DIRECTORY which celebrated its 11th year. Recieved a written Proclamation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for our 10th anniversary.

Just released first non-fiction book, MORE THAN A DECADE, which chronicles that time span through Op/Ed letters, poems and essays. Also have chapbook (poetry, ACCESSIBLE CAPE COD). The directory can also be viewed online at www.capecoddisability.org.