Rosemarie Rossetti

Rossetti is a powerful speaker, trainer, and writer. On June 13, 1998 Rossetti’s life was transformed when a 3 1/2 ton tree came crushing down on her. Paralyzed from the waist down, she shares the lessons she has learned, and demonstrates how to live life with conviction. Rossetti’s program “Just Like Riding A Bike” is a transformational experience. Rossetti uses the lessons that she learned during her recovery to empower participants. Rossetti helps people achieve goals and take charge of their lives. Rossetti and her husband, Mark Leder, are on a personal mission to increase the awareness of the home of the future. They are building a national demonstration home and garden, the Universal Design Living Laboratory www.udll.com in Columbus, Ohio. Rossetti brings the discussion about marrying universal design, green building,and healthy home to the forefront. This home will be used to teach others. Rosemarie is the author of "Take Back Your Life!" She holds the title, Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2004.