Crip the Vote
Voter suppression is a hot topic these days, particularly amongst those living in poverty and people of color. Now, with election day...
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MWCALI Blog
Sep 17, 2020
Love in the Age of COVID
Dear friends – I’ll be honest, the month of August was mentally a tough one for me (as I’m sure it was for many others). The world at...
Sep 14, 2020
Traveling in the Age of COVID-19
Traveling in the age of COVID-19, I am here to say friends, is possible to do so safely and responsibly! Last month, me and my circle of...
Jul 3, 2020
Ms. Wheelchair CA 2020 Happenings
Wow, what an incredible cabaret fundraiser we just had. What’s that you say? Oh, it’s beginning of July and the performance was back in...
May 11, 2020
MY YEAR AS MS. WHEELCHAIR CALIFORNIA 2019 GAVE ME MY VOICE
My year as Ms. Wheelchair California
Sep 24, 2019
Remembering Casey Schaeffer, Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2015
It is with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of Casey Schaeffer, Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2015. Casey fought a long, hard battle...
Apr 4, 2019
Interview with the Angela Piazza, the newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair California 2019!
MWCA: First of all, Congratulations on your win! Angela: Thank you! MWCA: What was the pageant like? From the perspective of a volunteer...
Apr 2, 2019
My Crowning!
On March 16, 2019 , I was crowned Ms Wheelchair California 2019. I was in such Aw as the crown was placed on my head. I had tears running...
Mar 2, 2019
I’ll Push You
A very good friend and mentor, Fernanda Castelo, invited me to a movie viewing one night. The movie was called "I’ll Push You" and can be...
Feb 28, 2019
CES Las Vegas 2019
The Vegas event came together magically. Not unlike most of our events. We’v been incredibly fortunate during this reign. The Pageant...
Feb 28, 2019
The Dublin All-Abilities Park
I dedicate this post to my beautiful friend Fernanda. You’re a fighter and you will be back in action again soon. Fernanda introduced me...
Feb 24, 2019
LA Expo!
The boss, Robin Wearley, the founder of ADAPTS , had the fantastic idea to stay at an Airbnb rather than separate hotel rooms. This set...
Feb 20, 2019
UOP Physical Therapy Lecture
On February 20th, I was invited back to UOP to speak to another class of the physical therapy students. I’ve been in physical therapy for...
Feb 6, 2019
Stanford 7th Annual Assistive Technology Fair
Thank you to Professor Jaffe for inviting the ADAPTS team and GUSTO By KW out for their 7th Annual Assistive Technology Fair. This was an...
Jan 7, 2019
CES 2019!
The Vegas event came together magically - not unlike most of our events. We’ve been incredibly fortunate during this reign. The Pageant...
Nov 16, 2018
3rd Annual Each By Name Event
“Jab-Right cross...Jab-Jab-Cross ... Jab-Cross-Left hook!” On November 7th Margarita Elizondo held her 3rd Annual Each By Name event in...
Nov 8, 2018
The Disability Guru Interview
On November 2nd, after riding hand-cycles at Aquatic Park in Berkeley, I joined the Queen herself, Dr. Michelle Hernandez for her...
Nov 7, 2018
Bay Area Outreach and Exploration Program
During Octobers Abilities Expo, I had the pleasure of meeting Bonnie Lewkowicz who stopped by the WHILL booth to chat and take a few...
Oct 28, 2018
Gyrocopter
“Spectacular!” Were the words Nick, my friend and cofounder of Norcal SCI, used to describe a flight with Paul the pilot in his...
Oct 27, 2018
Drake Concert
In 2002 I was a junior in college studying creative writing and training to become a professional soccer player. While on winter break...
Oct 26, 2018
A's Fundraiser
A's Fundraiser: Sold out! For anyone who's ever painstakingly planned a fundraiser over several months, there's no better feeling then...
Oct 19, 2018
Job Fair
"I’m with the band!” The Early Birds rocked out at the Capitol and even invited me to join them on stage. They played everything from...
Oct 14, 2018
Nailed It!
For everyone that is marathoning that hilarious show on Netflix, I hope that made you laugh. No, but really. Robyn and I had such a good...
Oct 14, 2018
Golden Village Family Conference
I learn something new and amazing at each one of these events. At the Golden Village family Conference, some lovely children gathered...
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