June 16, 2009

For Immediate Release

Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation Welcomes New Titleholder

The Board of Directors of the Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation (MWM) is pleased to introduce our new state titleholder, Ashley Speicher, 23, of Lynn. Ms. Speicher is a committed advocate for persons with disabilities. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science from Southern New Hampshire University, and currently works at Action, Inc. in Gloucester. She will travel to South Dakota in August to compete in the national Ms. Wheelchair America 2010 competition.

Ms. Speicher, who originally placed as first runner-up in the state pageant in March, has assumed the position of titleholder after the original winner, Maryan Amaral, was released from her contract.

The Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation is a non-profit organizations that seeks to promote the accomplishments of women with disabilities. It is in no way a beauty pageant; rather, it is a competition to select the most articulate spokesperson to communicate the needs as well as the achievements of women who use wheelchairs.

Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2009 Ashley Speicher is available for local apearances and events throughout the state.

Please contact MWM State Coordinator Autumn Grant at mswheelchairmass06@yahoo.com to schedule an appearance.