Ms. Wheelchair California 2009

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Mallory Weggemann repeats Paralympic gold in the 200m IM SM7!

Want to watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games? 💥♿️ Approximately 1,500 hours of live coverage across all 22 Paralympic sports will be available through both Peacock, USA Network, NBC, Hulu, and CNBC. Unfortunately Youtube is geo blocked in the United States, but here is the link for those outside the US: https://www.youtube.com/Paralympics.

At https://www.teamusa.com/paris-2024/paralympics/schedule... you can see the schedule by day or search for a specific sport. And here is NBC's schedule of what they're broadcasting: https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/how-to-watch-the-paris-2024-paralympic-games-across-nbcuniversal?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8pWtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRTKyD1paOQIfMGFUiSIJcbKtAKe3j7PsF2RLW_6sMs-Xp89Qd7oQP046g_aem_1aZcNd5aIhooJfOqyYFIfA
Opening Ceremony will be shown again, I think in a condensed version, on NBC Friday night, but check out the pictures and videos on social media. AMAZING!

🇺🇸 Go Team USA! 🇺🇸

Are you watching the start to the Paralympic Games? 🇺🇸💪🏼🎶 Super proud of Chelsie Hill and her debut on stage at the opening ceremony today in Paris! Representing America, the Arts, and the disability community all in one! 👏🏼

Congratulations, Tamara! 🎉 Wishing you the best year ahead as you advocate around the nation!

We are so happy to present to you your Ms. Wheelchair America 2025, Tamara Blackwell!

Tamara’s platform, “Am I going to fit?”, underscores the importance of inclusivity for all by sharing her personal experience of navigating accessibility in a world not designed for her in mind. Across social media, Tamara spreads joy, shares inspiration, and amplifies the voices of people with disabilities. Her story is a beacon of strength, grace, and the transformative power of inclusion. Her goal is to be a visible advocate and an amplified voice as she faces her physical challenges head on and with as much grace as possible.

Please help us in congratulating Tam 💛♿️👑😊

A big congratulations goes to Julienne Dallara, the new Ms. Wheelchair California 2024! 🎉👑

Wishing you a successful year ahead as you advocate around the state of California!

Ms. Wheelchair America is extremely proud to introduce Julienne Dallara Ms. Wheelchair California 2024. This year, she will travel throughout California advocating for inclusion and equity for all people with disabilities!

Congratulations to the state coordinator, Angela Piazza for crowning her 2nd state titleholder. Thank you for your dedication to advocacy!

Image description: photo of Julienne, Caucasian female wearing, crown, sash and a big smile.

California's Accessibility Laws Let Wheelchair Users Actually Take a Vacation Writer Sophie Morgan describes how, thanks to California's accessibility laws, she didn't have to stress out about how to navigate the Golden State as a wheelchair user.

Could you be the next title holder? Apply today!

The next Ms. Wheelchair California Competition! March 17, 2024, 2:00PM at the Los Angeles Abilities Expo, Los Angeles Convention Center. If you are interested, email us at [email protected]

Congratulations to Candice Welch on her recent crowing yesterday! Welcome to the sisterhood!

From east to west,
From me to you,
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! 💕

Happy New Year! 🎉 Did you know that the traditional NYD Tournament of Roses Parade is scheduled for Monday, January 2nd this year? 🌹Historically if the parade and game fall on a Sunday, it is bumped to the next day.

Keep your eyes open tomorrow for Salia Baligh, the first to represent the deaf community as a Rose Court Princess in the 134th Tournament of Roses Royal Court! And check out the great article listed below about this remarkable young lady! 🌹

Rose Parade Princess Salia Baligh is the first to represent the deaf community The 17-year-old hopes to inspire other young people to push forward, despite disabilities.

Next competition is February 4, 2023!

Are you the next Ms. Wheelchair California? Apply today
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfhVDS.../viewform

Have you seen the new beach access mats in Long Beach? Well done! And I see two former Ms. Wheelchair CA sisters already using it in the picture! 🏝☀️🌊

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

The National Park Service is committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to benefit from our facilities, programs, services, and activities whether they are indoors or outdoors.

You can explore accessible features in each park and learn more about what we do to provide accessibility across the National Park System at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/accessibility/index.htm

If you or someone you're traveling with needs assistance related to a disability or has questions about how a park can provide reasonable modifications, please contact the park you will be traveling to ahead of time. Examples of reasonable accommodations include; requesting sign language interpreters, reserving accessible campsites, and identifying accessible transportation options.

Image: Visitors using the accessible viewing platform at Yellowstone National Park’s Inspiration Point.

Meet Ameera!! She uses a wheelchair or her forearm crutches due to a spinal cord injury! ♿️

Meet our new friend Ameera! Ameera is a witty, inquisitive 8-year-old who loves science and basketball, and uses her wheelchair or forearm crutches to get around due to a spinal cord injury. She'll star in Ahlan Simsim اهلا سمسم along with new global animations designed for children affected by crisis. We're so thankful to have a friend like her. 💚

This is a great opportunity! 👏🏼

Wicked Movie Holds Casting Call for Nessarose, Seeking Wheelchair Users | Playbill The Telsey Office is searching for performers to join Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the Jon M. Chu-helmed film.

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12-year-old who nearly died in porch swing accident launches adaptive clothing line for injured kids

🎉 Congratulations to the newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 2022, Ms. Wheelchair California - Christine Burke! 🎉 We are all so proud of you as you move forward to represent our great nation in advocacy leadership! Best wishes on a great year ahead.

The Ms. Wheelchair America, Inc. 2021 crowning ceremony will be live-streamed at the following link today at 3 PM PST/6 PM EST:
https://www.facebook.com/maryfreebedrehab/
Tune in and show your support for Ms. Wheelchair CA 2021, Christine Burke!

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Mary Free Bed, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is the largest non-profit rehabilitation system in th

It’s almost time! Join us for the 50th Annual Ms. Wheelchair America National Competition!

Here are the details to tune in:

◾️On Friday, August 13, at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time the titleholder platform speeches will be streamed on the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital page. Tune in to hear the titleholders share their platforms, experiences, and passions.

◾️On Saturday, August 14, at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time the Crowning Gala will be streamed on the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital page. Tune in to see who the next Ms. Wheelchair America is!

[Image Description: A purple graphic with a laptop and photo of current Ms. Wheelchair America Hilary Muehlberger smiling. The graphic reads, “Ms. Wheelchair America Virtual National Competition. Join us. Tune in at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Speech Night — Friday August 13, 2021. Crowning Gala — Saturday August 14, 2021. Both nights will be streamed live on the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital page.”]

Way to go Target! They always seem to be the pioneers in making products that are inclusive of everyone!

Shop Adaptive Backpacks here: https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=adaptive+backpack&clkid=25183b94Ne8e211eb842763d7dd0844d3&lnm=81938&afid=rewardStyle&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002

Target Just Released Backpacks For Kids and Adults In Wheelchairs Way to go Target! They always seem to be the pioneers in making products that are inclusive of everywhere and it's just one more reason to love them! Target Has Released Backpacks For Kids and

Way to go, Ariat! This makes putting on boots that much easier for me! 🥾

A great addition to Venice Beach! 🌴👩🏻‍🦽

This is such a great way to help bring a smile to a child face!

Send a free Valentine's Day card to St. Jude kids Choose a sweet e-card featuring layouts inspired by patient art, and then select a pre-written message, or create your own!

Yes! Fun for everyone!

Help celebrate by using or in your social media posts this July!

Did you know? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The ADA aims to prohibit discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities and transportation. Use or in the comments or on any social media site to share how more accessibility and inclusion have impacted your life!

Way to go, Milwaukee!

People with disabilities lead hundreds in a more accessible protest against police violence in Milwaukee The Milwaukee protest followed a route from Veterans Park with fewer hills for those using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

Break the Barriers to open June 1 if you’re located in the Fresno area!

Break the Barriers to open June 1 with safety modifications Gymnastics class looks a little different these days at Break the Barriers in northeast Fresno.