Jamie Clendening Crowned Miss Wheelchair America | Harrisburg News

Jamie Clendening, a 48-year-old from Shippensburg, just won Miss Wheelchair America 2027 after a four-year journey that began with a state competition and culminated in her crowning victory in Grand Rapids. Diagnosed with spina bifida at 34, she now champions disability advocacy through storytelling, mentorship, and education — insisting lived experiences must shape policy. As a state titleholder since 2025 and founder of “I Can and Wheel,” she’s turning her platform into a force for change, proving that disability isn’t a limitation — it’s a superpower. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e9152376dae29d0