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On April 6th, Gina Schuh was crowned the new 2008
Ms. Wheelchair Arizona. Titleholder Schuh lives in
Mesa, Arizona with her family. She uses a wheelchair
because of a spinal cord injury (SCI) sustained over
four years ago due to a diving accident.

~ To read Titleholder Schuh's platform speech
     click here
~ To receive Titleholder Schuh's contact card
to report disabled parking abusers
      click here
~   To read Titleholder Schuh's blog click here

Ms. Wheelchair Arizona Pageants offers a powerful combination of disability
educational speakers by acquiring them through a program that exceeds the
normal operational parameters that govern how a wheelchair pageant is
presented. Although each contestant is interviewed, Ms. Wheelchair Arizona
Pageant's Judges only ask and score on disability related questions during
the off and on stage round of questioning as well as a disability platform
speech that includes public educational and implemental strategies.

They will leave you inspired with their accomplishments,
poise and confidence in their belief system that promotes
breaking down barriers that segregate the disabled from

the abled bodied. Their dreams for the future along with experiences from
the past makes them beautiful, articulate and knowledgeable in a field where
representatives are needed to educate the community regarding disability
related issues. They prove to themselves and everyone around them on a
daily basis that they are not going to let their disabilities define who they
are. They are strong, adventurous, fun loving, talented women of
achievement.

                2008                                                  2007
~ Disabled Parking Abuse                 ~ Proactive steps for those
~ Establishing a good network               with special needs
within ones circle of friends and     ~ Building bridges through
community                                          barriers by accommodating
                                                         independent living by
                                                         changing laws
                                                    ~   Establishing a network of
                                                         friends and community

Welcome to Ms. Wheelchair Arizona Pageants
a disability educational program that enriches the
lives of women who utilize wheelchairs
while enriching the community with
disability education.

"I am proud to be a woman in a wheelchair. I am passionate about my
platform and spreading information on disabilities. I have an extremely
supportive family and fiancé. I love life and have loved all the opportunities
that have presented themselves since my SCI. I am a determined,
fun-loving person who is happy with who I am."

Titleholder Schuh is currently working with the Mesa Partnership for children
with special health care needs, on educating the community regarding her
disability platform and speaking to city officials regarding
disability related issues.

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It is due to community support and sponsoring that this
organization is able to continue disability education
through our various programs.

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2009 Competition & Crowning Ceremony

Saturday April 18, 2009
1:30 - 3:30pm
Pulliam Auditorium
Special Needs Center ~ Burton Barr Library
1221 N. Central Ave, Phoenix Arizona
Free Admission
refreshments will be served

Ladies Let Your Voice Be Heard by competing
in the 2009 Pageant to find the most articulate
spokeswoman on behalf of disability related issues.

I have truly loved being Ms. Wheelchair Arizona and
was so proud to wear the crown of such an amazing
organization. Going back east and competing in the
National pageant was so much fun, but being able to
share the importance of my platform was a highlight.
This last year has flown by and I've loved every minute
of this wild ride." Hope that's what you're looking for.

Ms. Schuh is passionate about educating the public about the abuse of
handicap parking and was the topic of her winning disability platform speech.