“Following a creative urge and the need to survive, I went into arts. Inspired by Southwestern Native American art and Alaskan Native art, I created my own version of the
Spirit Dancer.Sewn from leather, they are decorated with small necklaces, dresses and feathers. I craft theirSpirit Maskfrom moose or caribou antler.“Today, much of my energy goes into advocating disability awareness and independent living. I have addressed disability conferences throughout the United States, but I also speak in schools to children as young as 5 years old to demonstrate how I use my feet.”