'I think that if we look at just the fact that I'm in a wheelchair, you're missing so much,' said Candis Welch, who's hoping to take home the national title to bring awareness to those with disabilities.
"I think that if we look at just the fact that I'm in a wheelchair, you're missing so much," said Candis Welch, who's hoping to take home the national title to bring awareness to those with disabilities.A young woman from Los Angeles with big dreams is competing for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America, but this competition isn't your average pageant.
The competition is all about workshops, speeches and becoming a strong advocate for women with disabilities.
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