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celebrating women with disabilities

This IS Ms. Wheelchair USA!
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2024-2025 PAGEANT SEASON
ARE AVAILABLE NOW!


EMAIL US FOR AN APPLICATION TODAY!

Info@MsWheelchairUSA.org

RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-25
Congratulations to the new Ms. Wheelchair USA, RaeAnne Lindsay!  For the first time in Ms. Wheelchair USA history, the national crown was one by a lady from the same state as the previous winner!  That's two in a row for the state of Illinois!  Her predessessor, Fanchon Pierce, resides in Chicago, Illinois! 

RaeAnne is 35 years old and has a Master's degree in Social Work.  She is employed as a research assistant in the Department of Education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. RaeAnne's platform is "Inclusive Playgrounds Are For Everyone."  This is a personal passion, as her hometown didn't have an accessible playground and, as a child, she had to sit on the sidelines and watch the kids play on the equpment.  RaeAnne changed this in August 2023, when an inclusive playground was opened in her hometown.  Since then, she's been involved in the building of four additional inclusive playgrounds and plans to do more as Ms. Wheelchair USA!

"Being able to go to the playground with my friends' children, makes  my heart happy! I am able to get on the equipment with them and go to the swings without being carried. All playgrounds should welcome children and adults with disabilities."

Lindsay will spend her year as Ms. Wheelchair USA working to build the awareness and promote the importance of all playgrounds being accessible and inclusive. In addition, she will work to promote the Ms. Wheelchair USA brand as well as raising funds and awareness of The Dane Foundation.  The Dane Foundation is the presenter of the national compettions.

Stay tuned for more information on RaeAnne and her tour schedule! To book RaeAnne Lindsay, contact the Ms. Wheelchair USA organization at Info@MsWheelchairUSA.org or by calling 330.612.5242. To make a donation or sponsor Ms. Wheelchair USA, visit the organization’s website at www.TheDaneFoundation.org. You can also text a donation to MWUSA at 44321.

RaeAnne Lindsay crowned new Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025
 
The Winner Is...
In the News...
RaeAnne's Platform is Boundless Playgrounds!
A Few TV Stories About Ms. Wheelchair USA!

PEOPLE THE TV SHOW FEATURES THE NEW MS. WHEELCHAIR USA

https://people.com/human-interest/erica-myron-named-ms-wheelchair-usa-2021-years-after-brutal-attack/


Ms. Wheelchair USA 2020 Retrofit was featured on PeopleTV
in a story by Jeremy Parsons 

Click the link below to watch the story

https://people.com/human-interest/ms-wheelchair-usa-2020-danielle-rice-is-fighting-misconceptions-about-people-with-disabilities/


 
Ms. Wheelchair USA was featured on Cleveland.com in a story
 by Robin Goist on July 18, 2019
https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2019/07/ms-wheelchair-usa-national-pageant-comes-to-cuyahoga-falls-this-weekend.html

A Little MWUSA Info...

A Little About the Ms. Wheelchair USA Program...

    The Ms. Wheelchair USA program has been in existence for more than 28 years.  It began as a state program, selecting winners in the state of Ohio to do a national service platform.  As the program grew in popularity, and was televised live, potential candidates began coming from all over the country asking to compete in the outstanding program.  The program became a national competition 18 years ago, and has been going and growing strong!

     Contestants in the Ms. Wheelchair USA program must be 18 years of age with no maximum age!  Contestants must have a mobility issue, but may have use of their legs.  Our program does not discourage ability, but instead celebrates the individuality of the women in the program. State and regional representatives are selected based on a judged, application process.  The national titleholder is crowned following a week of activities, programs, learning sessions, press appearances, and three nights of live stage competitions.  Contestants compete in private interview, round-robin interviews, evening wear, on-stage interview, platform presentation, and marketing statement competitions.  The winners spend their year on a state, regional and national level representing The Dane Foundation, Ms. Wheelchair USA, and their own platform issue or activity.


For an application or more information email Info@MsWheelchairUSA.org

     The Ms. Wheelchair USA organization promotes glamour, self-confidence, and community service; celebrating the accomplishments of women with disabilities!

For more information click the link below

www.MsWheelchairUSA.org


CONTESTANTS WANTED!

To become a contestant, representing your state or US region, enter today!

For an application kit email us at Info@MsWheelchairUSA.org

For more information on the Ms. Wheelchair USA program

 visit the website at

 www.MsWheelchairUSA.org


For More Details on the Ms. Wheelchair USA Program
Click The Link Below
www.MsWheelchairUSA.org

CALL OR EMAIL
TO BOOK ANY MS. WHEELCHAIR USA TITLEHOLDER FOR AN APPEARANCE, EVENT, OR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
330.612.5242
or

  INFO@MSWHEELCHAIRUSA.ORG


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