The Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 competition will take place during the week of August 1, 2011 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Twenty-six contestants from around the country will compete for the MWA 2012 crown. The week of competition is packed full of workshops, field trips and judging sessions.
Unlike traditional beauty pageants, Ms. Wheelchair America is not a contest to select the most attractive individual. It is instead a competition based on advocacy, achievement, communication and presentation to select the most accomplished and articulate spokeswoman for persons with disabilities. The selected representative must be able to communicate both the needs and the accomplishments of her constituency to the general public, the business community and the legislature.
A panel of five judges shall select one lovely lady to wear the crown. As Ms. Wheelchair America 2012, the national titleholder has numerous duties. These include promoting the awareness of the need to eliminate architectural and attitudinal barriers, informing the able-bodied public of the achievements of the millions of people with disabilities across the nation, and assisting with the establishment of programs in all 50 states by promoting Ms. Wheelchair America. During her year-long reign, she will have the opportunity to travel visiting advocacy groups, making public appearances and conducting radio, print ad, and TV interviews. The commitment and personal example of the titleholder serves to further the mission of Ms. Wheelchair America.
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I am very much looking forward to working with all of the wonderful ladies that have worked so hard to be part of this years “Ms Wheelchair” event. I am 100% sure I will be humbled & proud to be one of your judges this year. For them that know me… “I will give it my all,” and I will be completely open to all of you. For me.. “this is NOT about outer beauty.. it is about the inner beauty and the will to be the best you can be” In the end there will be one person selected, but in my heart and mind you are ALL winners. So give it your all..do your best…and most importantly
Thanks to all the contestants and to the Ms Wheelchair organization.
HAVE FUN!!
Much Luv & Respect always,
George Flores
Awesome! Thanks for highlighting these amazing women. They have all achieved so much despite any perceived challenge and all deserve a crown =) Great job, ladies and rock on!!