| The 31st annual Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant was held on July 22
to 26, 2003 in Des Moines, Iowa. Would you like to know how it came about that
the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant was held in Iowa? Then see the Excerpt
by Judy Hoit: The News Gazette, Thursday, September 12, 2002. Join Ms. Wheelchair America as we celebrate our 31st anniversary. A program that was
started to promote the achievements and accomplishments of women in wheelchairs between the ages of 21 and 60.
The Ms. Wheelchair America program seeks women who enjoy speaking to groups and traveling. A primary duty
for Ms. Wheelchair America is to speak with the President of the United States and other policy makers to heighten
awareness regarding disability issues. In addition, she will travel the country for public appearances in schools,
hospitals, and civic organizations.
Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant is seeking corporate
sponsors and businesses to help make pageants in the coming years, events to remember.
With Iowa being the Heartland of America, this national
program brought visitors from all over the country to share Iowa's land. Iowa had
more than fields in July 2003, Iowa hosted "Wheels of Dreams" for
women in wheelchairs. |
