Jackie Heinz: Ms. Wheelchair Iowa 2006

Ms. Wheelchair Iowa 2006 is Jackie Heinz

Jackie (Spece) Heinz was born in 1981 with a genetic form of Muscular Dystrophy called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She has two brothers who were also born with SMA.

Jackie grew up on a small dairy farm in Independence, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in Health Promotion and Dance. Due to the wonderful support of her dance instructors, Jackie applied and was accepted to Bates Dance Festival. Bates is one of the top three prestigeous dance programs in the United States. While at Bates, Jackie had the opportunity to dance with several non-disabled companies and also performed a piece with AXIS Dance Company, which is known world-wide for their integrated dance work.

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In July of 2004, Jackie married Jim Heinz. Jim and Jackie own an acreage outside Independence, where they raise dairy cattle and horses. Jackie currently works at Kinetic Energy School of Movement as their School Coordinator, in which she teaches dance classes and tends to management duties.

This past year, Jackie has been serving as MDA of Northern Iowa's Personal Achievement Award winner. Over the next year, Jackie will be working to increase awareness of the benefits associated with recreational equestrian activities for disabled persons.

Would you like Jackie to participate at your special event? She would love to receive an invitation.
Send your request and she will have a look in her calendar if she still has the date open.

Jackie Heinz, Ms. Wheelchair Iowa

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1. Jackie Heinz on her wedding day.
2. Jackie Heinz on her wedding day.
3. Jackie Heinz and Ian Leonard
4. Jackie Heinz and Chef Alex
5. Jackie Heinz
6. Jackie Heinz and 2nd grade class East Elementary
7. Jackie Heinz with Clinton Anderson, professional horse clinician and supporter of the North American
Riding for the Handicapped Association.
8. Jackie Heinz at the Fourth of July Parade with mentee, Collin
9. Jackie Heinz at 2006 VGM Heartland Conference
10.Jackie Heinz at Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America event
11.Jackie Heinz with disabled ski equipment
12.Jackie Heinz and Judy Hoit (3rd from left) at Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America event
13.Jackie Heinz speaking to a class of 4th graders at Price Lab.
14.Jackie Heinz speaking to a class of 4th graders at Independence West Elementary.
15.Jackie Heinz with her beautiful pony, Spot.



Ms. Wheelchair Iowa 2006 in Iowa City, Iowa, Saturday, March 4th.