Our own Michelle Colvard wins 2009 national pageant!
The Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation is proud to announce that Ms.
Wheelchair America 2009 is our very own Michelle Colvard. The National
Pageant was held in our Nation's Capitol and included outstanding
representatives from across the country. Michelle was crowned on the
eighteenth anniversary of President George Bush signing the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Texas is thrilled that during her reign, Michelle will
carry her message of physical fitness for persons with disabilities on
behalf of our great state and nation. Click here to read the press release!
About Ms. Wheelchair Texas
In 1972, an Ohio physician was aware of the talent capabilities, determination, and courage of people with disabilities. He established Ms. Wheelchair America as a forum for the promotion of the achievements as well as the needs of mobility impaired persons. The non-profit program is staffed and coordinated by volunteers throughout the country dedicated to increasing public awareness so that all its citizens will be able to lead productive and meaningful lives.
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Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2008
Michelle Colvard is proud to be a native Houstonian. Born with spina bifida, she has used a wheelchair for mobility full-time since the 6th grade. Ms. Colvard worked her way through college, graduating Summa cum Laude from the University of Houston.
Read the full Bio of Michelle Colvard
Little Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2008
Sydney Horak of West Columbia, diagnosed at age one with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (type II), is a five year old who never meets a stranger and greets everyone with a smile on her face.
Be a Spokeswoman for Women with Disabilities
If you are interested in becoming a contestant for the 2009 Ms. Wheelchair Texas Pageant, please know the requirements and download the application.
Past Title Holders
Jackie Bartels – Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2007
Read Jackie's Bio
Kristie Thomas – Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2006
Read Kristie’s Bio
Sarah Whitlock - Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2005
Read Sarah’s Bio
Angela Wrigglesworth - Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2004
Read Angela’s Bio