Share your voice

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Tell your story

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Advocate for others

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Challenge perceptions

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Be a part of our sisterhood!

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Share your voice 〰️ Tell your story 〰️ Advocate for others 〰️ Challenge perceptions 〰️ Be a part of our sisterhood! 〰️

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc.

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc.  annually selects an adult and youth titleholder, who are wheelchair mobile, that successfully advocate, educate, and empower all people on a state level.

This organization provides opportunities for women and young girls who are wheelchair mobile to be recognized, celebrated, and have their voices amplified! Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc. is a leadership and empowerment organization. It is not centered on a beauty contest, but rather a competition that emphasizes the inner beauty, strength, and passion of those who participate. The organization is much more than just a competition. It starts with a competition, but then builds throughout the year as our titleholders work to educate people in Kansas and break down stereotypes. Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc. is made up of two programs: the Ms. program and the Little Miss program. With varying ages involved, it provides the perfect opportunity for mentorship as well. Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc. is a sisterhood, a platform, and a tool for empowerment and leadership!

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas logo in the shape of the state of Kansas with a crown in the center.

EMPOWERMENT

ACHIEVEMENT

SISTERHOOD

You’re Invited!

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas and Little Miss Crowning Ceremony

Sunday, March 24, 2024

2:00 - 4:00 pm

DoubleTree Hotel (200 McDonald Drive), Lawrence, KS

Be there as we say goodbye to our current titleholders and crown the new Ms. Wheelchair Kansas and Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas!

With special guest keynote speaker, Long Beach City Councilwoman and Ms. Wheelchair California 2012, Mary Zendejas!

This event is FREE and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas Crowning Ceremony flyer- details to the left

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas Places 1st Runner-Up at National Competition!

Our very own Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2023, Daija Coleman, placed 1st Runner-Up at the Ms. Wheelchair America competition this past Saturday! Daija joined with 17 other women vying for the opportunity to represent women who are wheelchair mobile in the United States. This annual event was hosted in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was held August 28-September 3 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. After an intense week of competition, networking, and empowerment, Daija came away with the great honor of being named the 1st Runner-Up! She also gained wonderful memories, new leadership and advocacy tools, and a new sisterhood from across the nation.

Daija taking a photo on stage with the new Ms. Wheelchair America 2024, Chandra Smith. Both are smiling and are dressed up for the crowning.
Portrait of Daija Coleman in her crown and sash. Daija is wearing a purple sparkle dress, is hispanic, and is wearing glasses.

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2023

Selected at 18th Annual Crowning Ceremony

Daija Coleman

The 2023 Ms. Wheelchair Kansas was recently crowned during a weekend ceremony held March 19, 2023, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Lawrence. Daija Coleman of Atchison received her crown after participating in four judging sessions, as well as many other activities, throughout the three-day event held March 17-19.

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Portrait of Olivia Woodard in her crown and sash. Olivia is wearing a blue sparkle dress and is Caucasion with long brown hair.

Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2023

Selected at 18th Annual Crowning Ceremony

Olivia Woodard

The 8th Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas was announced at this year's crowning ceremony. Olivia Woodard of Goddard was selected as the new Little Miss! Olivia wants to change the world to make it more accessible so that she can participate in all activities right alongside her friends. She is 12 years old and is currently a 6th grader at Discovery Intermediate.

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  • A large group of Ms. and Little Miss current and former titleholders gather for a group picture on stage
  • Titleholder, Tiffany Nickel, smiling as she is congratulated in the Senate Chambers
  • Former and current Little Miss titleholders- Sophia, Isabel, and Leslie- take a photo with Chris Layne, Ms. Wheelchair Colorado '20-'21.
  • Contestants Marci Clare and Jenny Palmer take a photo after the crowning ceremony holding their flowers on stage.
  • Titleholders, Andrea and OE, take a photo with a young wheelchair user during a community event
  • Titleholder, Emily Evans, taking a photo with a group of elementary aged children

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