2013 Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Pageant Crowning Gala

*****Tickets For Pageant Will Only Be Sold Online *******
Saturday March 2, 2013, The Ms. Wheelchair Nevada - Leadership and Advocacy Organization led by the State Coordinator  Tammy Wilber Stay, will hold the Annual Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Pageant at our host hotel the Hilton Garden Inn, in Henderson NV.
The pageant crowning gala will be from 2:00-4:30PM. All ticket sales the day of the pageant will go directly to the new 2013 Ms. Wheelchair Nevada titleholder to help pay for the $1,850 entry fee… Show more for the National Ms. Wheelchair America 2014 competition, as she represents our State of Nevada.  This year the National competition will be held in Houston, Texas, July 15-21, 2013.
The contestants this year are Brianne Perkins, Ashley Varndell and Britton Zimmerman .  The ladies are all residents of Nevada, who utilize wheelchairs as part of their community mobility.
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This year’s pageant is sponsored by Varilite – Postural Support Systems for wheelchairs, of Seattle, Wa.  www.varilite.com  and Better Life Mobility Center- Your one stop shop for wheelchair vans and all your wheelchair needs of Las Vegas, NV. www.betterlifemobility.com
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About Ms. Wheelchair Nevada: Â Â Â A division of the Ms. Wheelchair America program, Ms. Wheelchair Nevada is a disability advocacy program which seeks to select the most articulate and accomplished spokeswoman to represent persons with disabilities in the state of Nevada and at the national level. Candidates are judged on their accomplishments since the onset of their disability, involvement with their respective communities, ability to relate to the media and the general public; also their self-perception and self-projection, poise and personal appearance. Ms. Wheelchair Nevada is a symbol of the dignity and productiveness of disabled persons. The selected candidate must communicate both the needs and the accomplishments of the disability community to the general public, the business community and the government.
About Rhoda Mills, 2012 Ms. Wheelchair Nevada:
In 1996 Rhoda was the victim of a gunshot wound as the result of domestic violence but she hasn’t let it stop her from moving on.  As a single mom of three amazing young adults, she works full time, volunteers in her community and church, and still finds times to be an advocate for people with disabilities! She has dedicated much of her time to important causes like the homeless, low income seniors and veterans.   She currently works for the Clark County Assessor’s office and has an extensive volunteer background working with the Americorps Program, which focused on a reintegration program for homeless veterans.  Rhoda has also served on the State of Nevada’s Independent Living Council.
As the 2012 Ms. Wheelchair Nevada, Rhoda was the first titleholder since the 1980’s and helped bring this title back to life. She spent her reign breaking down the stereotypes of what women with disabilities are capable of and showing everyone in Nevada that through hard work and determination you can achieve success.  She traveled to Providence, Rhode Island, August 6-12, and competed in 2013 Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant and Leadership Institute, and had the opportunity to launch the “Be Coolâ€*- Constantly Overcoming Obstacles in Life campaign .  The campaign focuses on showcasing the talents, accomplishments, and testimonies of other individuals with disabilities and has been promoted through the use of technology and social media.  This year she has participated in numerous special events, and developed partnerships with organizations in her community.  She has been a shining example of what we can all achieve while being a “Be Coolâ€* advocate.
About the State Coordinator:   On July 18, 1993, Tammy Stay was involved in a motor vehicle accident and although she survived, she was permanently paralyzed from the mid-chest down and has to utilize a wheelchair for her mobility.  In 2006, Tammy became Ms. Wheelchair Washington and spent the year traveling, doing speaking engagements, and providing advocacy on various disability topics in her community. During her reign, she Co-Founded a networking/support organization for women with disabilities called the Northwest Women Wheelchair Network, and  was also the recipient of the highest honor given to a person with a disability in Wa state called the Governors Award for her many accomplishments  in the disability community. Although, being a titleholder opened many doors for her, it was the job of State Coordinator for the Ms. Wheelchair Washington program, which was her biggest honor and “crowningâ€* achievement. As State Coordinator in Wa for 4 years Tammy had the opportunity to mentor contestants and create life-long friendships with women from across the country.
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To volunteer, donor or sponsor for the Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Organization, please contact Tammy Stay, by email  mswheelchairnevada@yahoo.com/ phone (206) 714-1253 or visit the website at  www.mswheelchairnevada.com
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History of Ms. Wheelchair America
Organized in 1972 by physician Dr. Philip K. Wood of Columbus, Ohio, as a forum for the promotion of the achievements, as well as the needs of people with mobility impairments.  Ms. Wheelchair America recognizes the accomplishments of women who utilize wheelchairs for mobility. The non-profit program consists of the State Coordinators and State Titleholders has grown to include programs in more than 29 states and the District of Columbia. The state programs are staffed and coordinated by volunteers dedicated to increasing public awareness so that all citizens will be afforded the opportunities to lead productive and meaningful lives.
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For more information about the Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Organization, please contact Tammy Wilber Stay, by email mswheelchairnevada@yahoo.com . Please visit the website at www.mswheelchairnevada.com
Thank you,
 Tammy Stay
Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Pageant/Program State Coordinator
~A Program of Achievement, Opportunity & Advocacy~

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