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Ms Wheelchair Ohio
is a part of the
Ms Wheelchair America organization.
Congrats to our
Ms Wheelchair Ohio 2025
Alexandra Martinez
Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2025 was selected after a weekend-long event at the Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center. Four contestants, Alexandra Martinez of Cleveland, Devyn Nicholson of Mount Vernon, Renee Plascencia of Bucyrus, and Rebekah Wyse of Beavercreek, arrived at the Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center on Saturday, 3/15/2025.
To schedule an appearance with
Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2025 – Alexandra Martinez,
please contact:
MWOH2025AlexandraMartinez@gmail.com
Ms. Wheelchair Ohio - History / Origins
Dr. Philip K. Wood dedicated his career to treating and rehabilitating people
with disabilities and acknowledged their capabilities and determination when he
practiced at OSU’s Dodd Hall. Thus, Ohio was the very first state to recognize a
“Ms. Wheelchair” (then “Miss Wheelchair”) representative in 1972. “Miss
Wheelchair Ohio,” Julie Cochran-Rogers, used her title to advocate for
structural and educational accessibility and break societal stigmas regarding
the disability community – with great success. Appreciation of this state
organization’s accomplishments led to its growth to a national level, and Ms.
Wheelchair America was established. Now, 30 states participate.
Past Ms Ohio Wheelchair Honorees:
2020-2021: Laura Sykes
(President/State Coordinator)
2015: Jasmine Spradley
2014: Elizabeth Schrack
2013: Jessica Kelbley
2012: Angela Hunter
2011: Margaret Long
2010: Amy Jo Riter
2009: Danielle Brown
2008: Shari Cooper
2007: Jan Mitchell
2006: Carol Tolson
2005: Melissa Melinovich
2004: Rosemarie Rosetti
2003: Betsy Volk
2002: Stacey James
Other Past Ms Ohio Wheelchair Honorees:
2001: Dianna Warren
2000: Kara Vargo
1999: Lena Smith
1998: Kristina Palmer
1997: Deborah McCreath
1994: Susan Bawman
1989: Lynell Root
1988: LeAnn Kayser
1987: Ida Hagar
1986: Deborah Jakabcic
1985: Denise Weisenborn
1983: Regenia Huffman
1982: Mary Verdi
1981: Stacey Guthrie-Hubbard
1978: Ann Christopher
1977: Joyce Heckman
1976: Carol Sue Cyrus
1975: Kathy Grinch
1974: Joette Campbell
1973: Cheri Henry
1972: Julie Cochran-Rogers
