Welcome to a community where advocacy meets empowerment and every voice matters. The Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Foundation exists to uplift women and girls with physical disabilities, celebrate their leadership, and create opportunities for meaningful impact. We invite you to discover who we are, what we stand for, and how you can become part of this inspiring sisterhood.
For more than 52 years, the Ms. Wheelchair America organization—a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit—has empowered women with disabilities to step into leadership, advocacy, and public service. Supported entirely by dedicated volunteers, including State Coordinators and Titleholders, the program spans 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, with more than 1,100 women serving as state titleholders. Unlike traditional pageants, Ms. Wheelchair America honors advocacy, communication, and accomplishment, culminating each year in the selection of a national spokesperson for the more than 70 million Americans living with disabilities.
Based in Madison, Mississippi, the Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Foundation proudly carries this mission forward at the state level. As a volunteer-run nonprofit, we are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves and to help build a more inclusive and accessible society. Through advocacy education, empowerment events, community outreach, and leadership development, we equip our participants to create change where it matters most.
Each year, we host a statewide competition that serves as a launchpad for confidence, personal growth, and community impact across three divisions: Little Miss Wheelchair Mississippi, Junior Miss Wheelchair Mississippi, and Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi. Participants gain lifelong connections, leadership skills, and a platform to amplify their voices.
More than a competition, the Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Foundation is a sisterhood—one rooted in encouragement, resilience, and purpose. Together, we cultivate leaders who inspire change, champion accessibility, and redefine what is possible across Mississippi and beyond
