Ms. Wheelchair America?

I went to the statewide convention for people with disabilities this week. It was my 1st convention and I am so greatful I went. My firey spirit had deminished to a dull flicker lately and this gathering stoked my fire. It was a great net-working opportunity. I'm not sure what it was but I was the purson everyone had to meet.. lol fed my ego quite a bit. I even got hit on a couple of times, which felt good considering my boyfriend has stopped hitting on me. I haven't felt that apart of a group since I lived in the dorms. So I would recommend going to your local convention for people with disabilities as a pick-me-up.

 Anyway enough of me rambling on about what a good time I had and lets get to the point of the blog. Ms. Wheelchair America! Ms. Wheelchair america 2005, Juliette Ruzzo, spoke at the convention. She was awe inspiring! Anyway her and the 20 or so people I met at the convention are trying to talk me into becoming a contestant in Ms. Wheelchair America. I've never been one for beauty pagents but I've done some research and it doesn't seem to be about that. It's about advocacy and accomplishments.. and most importantly it would give me an opportunity speak on some issues that are important to me. As a social worker who wants to get her foot in the door for influencing policy change, I wonder if this is a good place to start? 

Opinions people! Pleeeeeasssse!