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The Junior Miss Wheelchair Maryland pageant
provides young women the opportunity to develop and/or strengthen
all-important life skills such as self-advocacy, self-confidence,
and networking. It is a pageant unlike any other. It’s hallmarks are
those of achievement, advocacy, and opportunity. Contestants are not
faced with the added pressure of being judged on their physical
appearance.
During your reign as Junior
Miss Wheelchair Maryland you will lead by example. You will
strengthen public perception toward disability among your peers
whether within your school, workplace, or the community. You will
also have the opportunity to serve as a mentor to others.
When you compete for Junior Miss Wheelchair
Maryland, you join a diverse group of young women from all "walks"
of life. You are judged on whether you are a high school graduate, a
student, or just trying to "find yourself." Neither does it matter
if you were born with your disability or acquired it later in life.
If you are a young woman between 14 and 20 years old, a resident of
Maryland, and use a wheelchair for 100% daily community mobility, you could become
the next Junior Miss Wheelchair Maryland. The main ingredient is the
desire and commitment to educate, empower, and set an example for
others.
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