I’m asking for your support, if you’re able to, as I compete this summer in the Ms. Wheelchair America 2025 competition. Your donations will go to the expenses involved which includes: the entry fee, travel costs, lodgings, and more.
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My fiscal sponsor is the Art League of Ocean City. If you want your donation to be tax deductible, you can donate to them on my behalf. Click here for the link to the Art League of OC.
You can scan the QR code below or click here to donate directly to my GoFundMe.
I’m also seeking sponsorships from businesses, as well! All sponsors will be acknowledged. If you have a business or organization that would be interested in hosting a fundraiser for me, please reach out.
Any kind of support is appreciated! A share is always a sign that you care!
Ms. Wheelchair America is not based on beauty. Instead, it’s centered on advocacy and accomplishments. It focuses on empowering women who are wheelchair users. Ms. Wheelchair America encourages us to our life experiences, voices and passion to empower others with disabilities.
It’s an honor to represent Maryland in the competition.
Each state titleholder has a platform. I chose the platform: “Disability Shouldn’t Have a Price Tag.”
While we frequently discuss architectural and societal barriers, we rarely discuss the cost barrier.Disability, unfortunately, comes with a price tag — and one that disabled people shouldn’t have to face.
The cost of an adapted vehicle, for example, is anywhere from $50,000 to $75,000. Insurance rarely covers hearing aids, but the average price is $5,000. It’s important to also consider the costs of home modifications, durable medical equipment like electric hoyer lifts, or braille readers.
There are so many tools that enable a better quality of life for disabled people, but are too costly. This is something that I want to change and I am determined to do so!
I have been a powerful advocate of assistive technology (AT) for years. The same way that I have strongly advocated for addressing cost barriers that don’t allow individuals to thrive.
Being Ms. Wheelchair Maryland has allowed me to use my advocacy skills for a cause I deeply care about.
At 17, I started this website, as many of you know from reading me for a long time.
Becoming a full-time wheelchair user left me feeling isolated and overwhelmed. It seemed like everyone noticed the wheelchair instead of me. I lacked resources that could help me feel confident while understanding the challenges of being a disabled woman.
I was sure that there were others who could relate to me – teen girls, women, or girls in wheelchairs. Taking that into consideration, I made my website and reclaimed my identity.
Since then, my platform has grown. The same way that my advocacy has grown. It is an ongoing journey and I love every minute of this ride!
My goal is to empower disabled individuals, specifically women and girls, to realize their potential and follow their dreams, especially those with progressive disabilities.
Engaging in advocacy is a truly compassionate and kind act. One thing that I’m most committed to is making the world better for people with disabilities. Accessibility to me is love… and I have so much love to give! The same way that advocacy is an act of love.
The Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2024 title is meaningful and valuable to me. This title grants me the chance to spread my platform of “Disability Shouldn’t Have a Price Tag” to our entire state. If I win, this will allow me to spread my message nationwide. I’ve been dedicated to advocating nationwide since I was 17, but this will uplift my advocacy to new levels!
Above all, it is a once in a lifetime event to not just spread my message, but also make friends with fellow advocates at the competition.
Thank you for your support!
I’m truly grateful for you all!!
Any additional money raised will go to the Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2025 competition and if I win the title of Ms. Wheelchair America 2025. As the newly designated State Coordinator, I will be in charge of hosting and organizing the competitions. Again, a first for our beautiful Shore! Being titled Ms. Wheelchair America requires you to fundraise for travel, engagements, appearances, etc, and more.
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