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Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2008 - Amanda Steiner

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2008 - Amanda Steiner

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas
2008 Amanda Steiner

LOUD…
     TALKATIVE…
          HONEST…
               SHY…
                    ADVENTUROUS…

  • Lives in Lawrence, Kansas where she shares her home with her brother
  • Volunteers with several community organizations
  • Received a Bachelor General Science degree from the University of Kansas
  • Plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Indutrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Quadripelgic as the result of a car accident
  • Enjoys traveling, and trying new things
  • Self Perception: Loud, Talkative, Honest, Shy, Adventurous

Day 1 - Amanda Arrives in Rockville


Day 2 - Funday!

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas enjoying Funday


Day 3 - 50’s Night


Day 4 - Resume Judging and State Displays

Kansas


Day 5 - Platform Speeches

Discussion

21 comments for “Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2008 - Amanda Steiner”

  1. Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Kansas. Look forward to seeing all of the wonderful ladies in Rockville! Even though we might be competing for the same title, it is not about the title but what we can do to promote our cause to all of the Nation! Good luck!

    Posted by Elizabeth Reeve | June 23, 2008, 1:18 pm
  2. Hi Amanda - I just wanted to introduce myself since I won’t be able to meet you at the National Pageant. I am the state coordinator for Ms. Wheelchair Washington Pageant. I was Ms. WC Washington 2006 and I had a great year. I am sorry I won’t be there to meet all of you this year. Good luck in all you do and have a wonderful time at the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant. It was one of the best weeks of my life!

    Best of luck!
    Tammy Wilber
    Ms. Wheelchair Washington State Pageant Coordinator

    Posted by Tammy Wilber | June 24, 2008, 1:18 pm
  3. Congratulations Amanda! Im so proud of you. You know you and your family are very special to me. Good luck at nationals and I hope your scuba diving trip was lots of fun!!

    Posted by Debbie Hopp | June 24, 2008, 11:54 pm
  4. I wish you the best of luck!

    Posted by Amanda McBay | June 26, 2008, 2:25 am
  5. You go girl!!! Proud of you!!

    Posted by Lea | June 27, 2008, 10:50 am
  6. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you in advance to the great state of Maryland. I look forward to meeting you. I know that we will all have a great time during the week of Nationals. Good luck and most importantly have fun!!!

    Ms. Wheelchair MD

    Posted by Denise Thomas | July 2, 2008, 7:02 pm
  7. My name is Angie Wilkerson: I was Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2005-2006, second runner-up at Ms. Wheelchair America 2006 and also was awarded the People’s Choice Award. To all contestants, congratulations! As you get ready for MWA I know you are probably very excited and nervous at the same time. I wanted to share these pieces of wisdom based on my experiences and advice I received. You will be glad if you do all of your preparation before going to MWA (prepare & practice speeches, etc.), once you arrive pace yourself- don’t wear yourself out- get your rest and eat well- take care of yourself, enjoy every moment of the experience, take lots of pictures, try to meet and spend time with each contestant- you will be so inspired and enriched by doing so, you are all amazing and special…don’t compare yourself to anyone else- just be the best you that you can be, think of your fellow contestants not as competition but rather as members of a team with the same mission as you. May you all support, encourage, educate, and inspire one another. Have the time of your life and congratulations again to each of you on your achievements.
    God bless,
    Angie Wilkerson
    MWVA 2005-2006

    Posted by Angie Wilkerson MWVA 2005-2006 | July 7, 2008, 12:13 pm
  8. Hi Amanda, I’m Rose, Ms. Wheelchair Virginia. Are you geared up for week of fun as we compete? I look forward to meeting you. Have a safe and enjoyable rip.

    Posted by Rose Williams | July 8, 2008, 9:33 am
  9. Hi Amanda!
    I’m Ashlee Allington Ms. Wheelchair Utah! I just wanted to say good luck! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us, and I look forward to meeting you!

    Ashlee

    Posted by Ashlee Allington | July 10, 2008, 5:45 pm
  10. Amanda I am also from Marion Kansas and in a wheelchair . I hope you having a great time you should be very very proud of yourself . God bless , Teresa Higgins

    Posted by teresa higgins | July 17, 2008, 8:32 pm
  11. Amanda- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Kansas. You have a very busy and exciting week ahead of you in Rockville Maryland. Embrace every moment of this once in a lifetime opportunity and open yourself up to learning from all of the amazing women around you. Best of luck! I look forward to meeting you next week.
    Autumn Grant
    Ms Wheelchair America 2007
    Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts 2006
    Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts State Coordinator

    Posted by Autumn Grant- Ms Wheelchair America 2007 | July 18, 2008, 2:32 pm
  12. Amanda, I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and learn more about the special person you are. I know so many of us will develop friendships that will last the rest of our lives. I am feeling a little tense and am going to be grateful when we are finally at the hotel and not so busy preparing. See you soon!

    Posted by Lorinda Brown, Ms Nebraska | July 18, 2008, 9:18 pm
  13. Looking forward to meeting all you young ladies on Monday at the hotel. Have a good trip to Maryland

    Deborah Barnes
    Ms Wheelchair DC

    Posted by Deborah Barnes | July 18, 2008, 9:41 pm
  14. Amanda,

    I wish you a wonderful week at Nationals, full of memories and meaning, with much to be happy about… Know this - you are all already winners, so just let your natural beauty shine through!

    xoxo
    Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008

    Posted by Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008 | July 19, 2008, 10:01 pm
  15. Hello Amanda,

    In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, a year in the life?
    This exact question from one of my favorite songs from the musical RENT began running through my head from the moment I recieved the title of Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee. How would I measure this year? And now I know I am measuring it in every lesson taught and learned and every friendship made.

    I am looking forward to a great week here at Nationals. Thank you for being a part of how I will measure this year.

    Kasondra, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2008

    Posted by Kasondra Marlene Farmer | July 20, 2008, 9:02 pm
  16. congratulations on the award you received this week .

    Posted by teresa higgins | July 28, 2008, 2:52 pm
  17. Amanda,

    It was such a pleasure to get to know you this past week at Nationals! Congratulations on receiving the Best Platform Award, and please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in Kansas…

    xoxo
    Kristen McCosh
    MWA 2008

    Posted by Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008 | July 28, 2008, 11:47 pm
  18. Amanda-
    It was a joy to share MWA with you. I have such respect for a woman who would dive with sharks! Congratulations on your award. Please keep in touch.

    Jaime Blanton
    MWKY 2008

    Posted by John and Jaime Blanton | July 30, 2008, 4:49 pm
  19. Amanda,
    Keep smiling for it lights up your face. Great platform speech. Congratulations!
    Nadia

    Posted by Nadia Massuda | July 30, 2008, 9:02 pm
  20. Hi Amanda,

    I was a pleasure getting to know you during the week of Nationals. I wish you continued success in everything that you set out to do. And remember, no matter what, you are always a queen. Keep in touch.

    Denise
    Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2008

    Posted by Denise Thomas | August 9, 2008, 1:26 am
  21. Congratulations on representing your state in a great way! It was fun meeting you, and wish you best of luck in your future endevours.

    If you want to stay in touch please email me at reevepupandkittens@sbcglobal.net

    Posted by Elizabeth Reeve | August 10, 2008, 8:44 pm

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