Mark was a high-level quadriplegic with no arm or leg movement. He had been in a wheelchair for over 43 years and overcame many obstacles of his paralysis. Since his accident in 1977, Mark received an Undergraduate and Master's Degree in computer science, worked as a Senior Programmer Analyst for almost 20 years, bought a house, started several bands in which he played harmonica, and also wrote the motor control software for a sip & puff wheelchair that he used.

This website contains information on how Mark maintained his health, the status of his new wheelchair motor controller project, how Mark controls his environment, his music, and a photo gallery. If you have recently become paralyzed, this website can help you cope with your disability and hopefully help you live a full and happy life. Mark was living proof that life was not over after becoming disabled. The sections on health maintenance and environmental control should be the most helpful to someone just recently injured. 

So keep a positive attitude and start getting after life...
There is still a lot of living to do and a lot of fun to be had.