Lafayette’s Jamie Duplechine to Compete for Ms. Wheelchair America

Lafayette native Jamie Duplechine in competing in Des Moines, IA this week for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America 2016. Jameie describes herself as loyal, vibrant and joyful, and is the reigning Ms. Wheelchair Louisiana 2015. She is participating in intensive personal interviews and workshops during the week - long event, which culminates in a night of platform speeches tonight and the crowning of the new National titleholder tomorrow, August 1, 2015.

Jamie will spend the next year traveling across America to break barriers faced by people with disabilities if crowned Ms. Wheelchair 2016. Despite a pageant format, physical beauty is not a consideration. Twenty - five contestants will be judged on their advocacy work, personal interview, platform speeches and on-stage interviews.

A People’s Choice Award will be given this year. A $1.00  allows you to choose your favorite! Click here to view this year's contestants.

For more information about Ms. Wheelchair America 2016, please contact Shelly Loose, Ms. Wheelchair America, President by phone at 616-540-3774 or email president@mswheelchairamerica.org.