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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Civil Rights, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Health, Health Care, Human Services
Mission: The Ms. Wheelchair Virginia Organization focuses on the accomplishments of women in wheelchairs as "Ambassadors" to disabled Virginians. An annual gala is held to choose a state representative to raise awareness and set standards of excellence in achievement. She travels around the state making guest appearances, educating, and lecturing. She inspires and motivates all that she meets. She is a role model to all disabled. She will be a contestant in the National Ms. Wheelchair America Program. She shares her enthusiasm and "Celebrates Life" every day!
Programs: Ms. Wheelchair Virginia provides education, support and inspiration to women in wheelchairs. "Anything can be accomplished" is the message that is carried through out the state. Ms. Wheelchair Virginia meets with disability services, rehabilitaion services, physicians, politicians and children. She educates, lectures, makes guest appearances, and sets the example of premiere leadership and achievement.