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, teen, 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, teens, 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 three programs: the Ms. program, Junior Miss 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

Could you be the next Ms. Wheelchair Kansas?

Eleven former MWKS titleholders take a group photo on stage after a crowning ceremony. The group is made up of diverse women, all who are wheelchair mobile.

We are looking for women, ages 21 and up, who are wheelchair mobile who want to educate the community, share their story, serve as a role model, and break stereotypes. If this is you, apply now to join our sisterhood!

Could you be the next Junior Miss Wheelchair Kansas?

Four teens who are wheelchair mobile smile and take a picture together on stage.

The newest addition to our organization… Junior Miss Wheelchair Kansas! Junior Miss celebrates and recognizes teen females, ages 14-18, who are budding leaders and advocates that are wheelchair mobile. Apply today!

Could you be the next Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas?

Three young girls who served as Little Miss contestants smile in a group picture.

Little Miss seeks young girls, ages 9-13, who are wheelchair mobile, dynamic, spirited, positive, and who have something to say to the people in our state. If you know a young lady who fits this description, nominate her!

Applications for all programs are DUE by January 7, 2025!

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas Wins Title of Ms. Wheelchair America 2025!

We are so excited and honored to announce that our very own Tamara Blackwell was selected as Ms. Wheelchair America 2025! Tamara recently joined with 21 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 19-25 at the Amway Grand Plaza. After an intense week of competition, networking, and empowerment, Tamara came away with the amazing honor of being announced as Ms. Wheelchair America 2025. With this honor, Tamara will travel the country advocating for the 64 million Americans with disabilities, serving as a role model, and spreading her message of accessibility to 1000’s of people.

Tamara- we are so proud of you, and we are so excited for your amazing year ahead!

Tamara taking a picture with the Ms. Wheelchair America Runner-Up, Shanta Favors, after being announced as the new national titleholder. Both are smiling and holding flowers.

New Ms. Wheelchair Kansas and Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas Crowned!

The 2024 Ms. Wheelchair Kansas (MWKS) was recently crowned during a weekend ceremony held March 24, 2024, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Lawrence, Kan. Tamara Blackwell of Bel Aire received her crown after participating in four judging sessions, as well as many other activities, throughout the three-day event held March 22-24. The weekend concluded with a formal crowning, where Tamara was chosen as the new titleholder and fellow contestant Bridget King, of Topeka, was chosen as the runner-up. The ninth Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas was announced at the ceremony as well. Josie Metzinger of Geuda Springs will work alongside Tamara in the coming year to empower Kansans with her title

Portrait of Tamara Blackwell in her crown and sash. Tamara is wearing a light blue sequined dress, is African American, and is wearing long sparkly earrings.

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2024

Selected at 19th Annual Crowning Ceremony

Tamara Blackwell

Tamara Blackwell of Bel Aire received her crown after participating in four judging sessions, as well as many other activities, throughout the three-day Ms. Wheelchair Kansas event. Tamara will share her platform in the coming year, “Advocacy for the Community,” which emphasizes the importance of accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of life. Tamara will also ultimately represent Kansas in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, held in Grand Rapids, MI in August.

Read More about Tamara>

Portrait of Josie Metzinger in her crown and sash. Josie is wearing a blue and gold dress and is Caucasion with long brown hair in curls and glasses.

Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2024

Selected at 19th Annual Crowning Ceremony

Josie Metzinger

The 9th Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas was announced at this year's crowning ceremony. Josie Metzinger of Geuda Springs was selected as the new Little Miss! Josie is an advocate for inclusivity and has the ability to spread joy with her infectious smile. She is an 11-year-old fifth grader who attends school at South Haven Elementary.

Read More about Josie >

  • Group photo of 9 current and former Ms. Wheelchair Kansas titleholders and 4 Little Miss current and former titleholders smiling on stage after the 2024 crowning ceremony.
  • 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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