Jamie Clendening, Ms. Wheelchair America 2027
Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2026, Jamie Clendening – Jamie is from Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, and recently earned her Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare and Medical Humanities from Wilson College. She combines her academic knowledge with lived experience to advocate for healthcare access and equity.
Jamie serves as a Regional Champion Advocate and Peer Mentor for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, is a Certified Tourism Ambassador for Franklin County, and is the founder of I Can, and I Wheel, an online resource and support community that connects individuals with essential resources, therapy, and equipment.
Born with Spina Bifida and scoliosis, Jamie later underwent tethered cord release surgery, which resulted in her becoming a T-10 paraplegic. Her platform focuses on Healthcare Access Equity, ensuring individuals with disabilities have access to the resources and services they need to thrive.
In her free time, Jamie enjoys camping, creating art, and playing cards and board games with her family. She describes herself as caring, creative, and cautiously optimistic.
