Ms. Wheelchair Illinois 2020 - Mya Hendrix

I am honored to say that today during the Ms. Wheelchair America competition I placed second runner up. It has been amazing to celebrate so many wonderful women this week! Congratulations to everyone that took part in the competition today! 

Hey all the Ms. Wheelchair America competition is coming up & there’s the opportunity to vote for People’s choice award! If you click on this link and scroll down you can vote for me as Ms. Wheelchair Illinois. ❤️❤️💫

People’s Choice Voting is NOW Open!

Basics about voting:

• Votes cost $1 each and can be paid via PayPal or credit card.

• Voting will remain open until 10:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, August 13.

• 40 percent of the funds raised will go to the state program of the titleholder with the most votes. And this year, the remaining 60 percent of the proceeds raised will go into a travel fund that the newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair America can use during her reign.

https://www.mwapeopleschoice.com/shop

Please Note: Titleholders are listed in a randomized order.

Vote for your favorite contestant TODAY!

Come out to get some hats and gloves for the kids and enjoy some chili on this cold day!

Bus depot parking lot across from Paramount from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Happy New Years Eve! It's been a long 2020 and the Ms. Wheelchair America organization has been affected greatly by that. We didn't get to do many fundraisers or events but let's kick off the new year right by raising funds for the 2021 national competition!
Ms. Wheelchair Illinois- Mya Lynn bracelets for 5$ each! If you would like to donate more please let me know and we can get you a tax write-off😊❤🙏🏾

So grateful for those who have paved the way and still are today!

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-paralyzed-world-war-ii-veterans-invented-wheelchair-basketball-180975710/

The Paralyzed World War II Veterans Who Invented Wheelchair Basketball In the late 1940s, paraplegics popularized the sport—and changed the game for the disability rights movement

Tune in!❤❤

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Ms. Wheelchair Illinois 2020 - Mya Hendrix updated their phone number.

Throughout the month of September we will be checking in with Hilary Muehlberger, our reigning Ms. Wheelchair America, to get some of her perspectives on living with a spinal cord injury. Today, Hilary shares her thoughts on the power of community and the importance of having tough conversations with peers.

Thank you for all of your advocacy work and being a great role model. Prayers to friends and family, you will be missed

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Danielle Harada, Ms. Wheelchair Washington-America 2019, has passed away.

Danielle made such a significant impact on all who knew her. She had a beautiful spirit. No matter what the circumstances were, Danielle was always able to use her story, talents, and experiences to lift others up and make the world a more loving and accepting place.

Danielle we will miss you dearly. Thank you for being you and sharing so much good with the world.

Please join us in keeping Danielle’s family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time.

I couldn't represent my state publicly if I didn't fight what for what I believe in, in my own neighborhood🖤🌏
I love y'all & Thank you for your continued support.

So, I haven't made a public post about this because I haven't really known what to say. As most of you know, most events of the year have been canceled due to COVID19 and the Ms. Wheelchair America competition is included. Don't fret because For the rest of the year I will be planning to continue my reign as Ms. Wheelchair Illinois 2020/2021! So please, if you have any ideas or would like to get involved with the Ms. Wheelchair Illinois program my inbox is open.
Thank you for all of your love and support throughout my journey.

Accessibility classes all day long on Instagram live with ! Just finish the first class of the day which was meditation, it was so great can't wait to get started on the next class!!

Go sis!

The First RN Who Uses a Wheelchair Is Treating COVID-19 Patients in NYC "We are here, we can do the job."

Thanks to NCART for giving me the opportunity to advocate for complex rehab technologies with them!

How are you doing during this COVID19 pandemic?

Personally I'm not very good at sitting still so I'm quite anxious but I'm going to use this time to grow closer to God, make connections and ADVOCATE!😘

One major facet of the COVID-19 pandemic is that of all populations, it affects the disability community the most. And currently, our federal government is looking to provide funding in order to support everyone in these needful times. However, it appears as though individuals with disabilities are being left out, yet again, when it comes to receiving the assistance that they need to live healthy and complete lives.

For example, a third bill being entertained by Congress should provide the following to ensure that the disability community is wholly supported.

1. Extra funding so Medicaid can still provide home and community based services during the crisis.

2. Making sure family caregivers for adults with disabilities are covered by paid leave.

3. Making sure that people on SSI or SSDI are able to receive cash payments like everyone else, WITHOUT worrying about income or asset limits.

4. Making sure that people with disabilities can get our medications refilled.

5. Making sure the disability community does not face discrimination in health care.

6. Protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

7. Permanently reauthorizing Money Follows the Person, to make sure that people who are institutionalized during the crisis can return to their homes and communities.

So how can you help ensure that these 7 things are included in current legislation for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic?? Contact your local legislators and share the points made above!! You can do this easily by using this easy tool found through this link below:

NEW Coronavirus Relief Bill: Tell Congress to Include People With Disabilities (Send an email!) NEW Coronavirus Relief Bill: Tell Congress to Include People With Disabilities (Send an email!) Congress has passed two bills to respond to the coronavirus pandemic – but more must still be done to support people with disabilities, their families, and the direct support professionals (DSP) workfor...

This is a hard situation but it doesn't have to be that way, reach out my inbox is open for anyone who is struggling or even if you just need to talk! DON'T LET PHYSICAL ISOLATION BECOME EMOTIONAL ISOLATION!

The Struggle of Sobriety in Isolation Addiction-recovery programs run on social contact. What happens when that has to stop?

Urgent request! Please share! The US Senate is working RIGHT NOW on the COVID-19 stimulus package. It is really important that YOU contact your US Senator to let them know that we need to have the items in Senator Bob Casey's Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act, whether as part of the main bill or its own bill, either way. Please use this alert below. Please also ask your friends and families to do this too! Please share!

“Right now, the US Senate is working on the details of a massive COVID-19 stimulus package. We must ensure that disability concerns are not left out. More than 105 million Americans—or about 4 in 10 adults—are at heightened risk if infected with COVID-19, including older adults, people with disabilities and those with underlying health conditions. The front-line workers and family caregivers who support these individuals also face increased risks, requiring additional resources and supports to protect their health and well-being. Your help is needed to alert Senators that we need disability funding in this package. Use the form below to send a quick message.”

Alert: US Senate Needs to Include Disability in COVID-19 Stimulus Alert: US Senate Needs to Include Disability in COVID-19 Stimulus Contact Your Senator ASAP! Right now, the US Senate is working on the details of a massive COVID-19 stimulus package. We must ensure that disability concerns are not left out. More than 105 million Americans—or about 4 in 10 adults...

Bracelets are in! They are gonna be $2 each to support my trip to nationals. We have adult sizes and kid sizes. Please let me know if you would like one! Thank you for your love and support always💛💛

Stay safe my friends take your precautions, Whatever they may be🙂

The Coronavirus and Spinal Cord Injury The COVID-19 virus spreads rapidly. It is transmitted from person to person by droplets from your respiratory system.

Got my vote in today here in Illinois, make sure you get yours in! Wash your hands, stay at a safe distance and keep calm. ❤

Not only is it hard to reach out for help because of fear of pain, life circumstances and sometimes just plain old depression but It's hard to get the correct treatment. Doctors don't usually try to manage pain and manage addiction, that's a huge barrier that needs to be addressed!

A huge thank you to Julie Cochran For beginning this beautiful program. I'm honored to be a part of it😊

Today, we would like to honor Julie Cochran. Julie played a significant role in the start of the Ms. Wheelchair America organization. She was the first Ms. Wheelchair Ohio titleholder in the early 1970’s, which is where the organization began. Julie is also believed to be the first person who used a wheelchair to attend Ohio State University. Her advocacy work truly made a difference for many.

Later this month, Julie will be receive recognition at the Ohio State University Mansfield Campus Hall of Fame Awards.

This is such a well deserved honor for Julie and the Cochran Family! May Julie’s legacy continue to live on through all the people that she impacted and through all of us at Ms. Wheelchair America.

Pictured: Julie Cochran often had to be carried up the steps in Derby Hall at Ohio State by fellow students.

Thanks to The daily journal for writing up this awesome article and a special things to for creating this opportunity

I love having this opportunity, I'm extremely grateful ❤

Momence woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair Illinois Mya Hendrix of Momence has been named Ms. Wheelchair Illinois 2020.

This is so amazing!

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Trying to overcome physical pain, coping with frustration, and lacking inclusive activities, individuals with disabilities are affected by high rates of substance abuse.
It's important to have community, share resources and be there for one another.

Can you imagine rolling around on a wicker basket basically? I can't fathom the amount of pressure sores!
I'm so thankful for the modernisation and technology of wheelchairs. The comfortability of our wheelchairs are a huge piece to the quality of our lives.

Happy International wheelchair day!!

2-4x the rate of the general population is so tragic. Addiction and disability are related in many ways but no one talks about so lets raise some awareness!

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN20D1PU?__twitter_impression=true

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Everything about this day from beginning to end was amazing and it was such a blessing. Here are some more moments that were captured from my crowning day!💖💖

https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2020/02/12/road-engineers-experience-crossing-the-street-on-a-wheelchair/

Road engineers experience crossing the street in a wheelchair Road engineers experience crossing the street in a wheelchair February 12, 2020 by Sara Davis   Our sidewalks are used by people of all ages and abilities.   As we design street improvements & prioritize pedestrian safety, it’s important to do our best to understand how people with different abi...

I had the great honor of getting crowned by the pastor of my home church, Pastor Ken Tueck,

Crazy funny!

Lawmakers accept 8th grader's challenge to spend day in wheelchair An 8th grader at Friendship Christian School in Lebanon approached the state legislature with a challenge. He said he'd only need them to take part for a day, and what