She champions improved quality of life for blind, visually impaired and other disabled persons. Her advocacy spans local, provincial, national and international issues. Legally blind herself, she ascended to the top level of the Canadian Council of the Blind, serving for eight years as National President. Currently, she represents Canada at the World Blind Union. At home, her determination and energy have been manifested in countless improvements to her community. Though her work continues to take her around the world, she remains President of the local peer support group which she founded.