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Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2009
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Marie Clement Mrs. Marie Clement, 49, has dedicated most of her life to giving back to other people. She cites family and friend recognitions as some of her greatest accomplishments. Marie is married and has three children. She currently spends her time taking care of her 12 year old son, as well as her infant grand nephew. Marie has a love for children and enjoys cooking and cleaning for her family. She has lived in the state of Kansas for the past six years and currently resides in Mayetta, where she and her family are members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Marie, who is quadriplegic, has a passion for increasing public accessibility. She enjoys trying out new restaurants and specialty shops, but has found barriers to accessibility, especially in rural areas. Her goal is to educate others about improving the lives of people with disabilities. She would like to help other people with disabilities broaden their horizons and not feel limited by barriers. In the long term, she would like to develop a tool to review accessibility of local stores and restaurants. Outside of taking care of her family, Marie loves gardening and planting flowers. She is also an artist and works on projects such as beading, crocheting, creating stained glass art, decoupage, and more. Marie describes herself as funny, honest, loving, trustworthy, and challenge-ready. Platform: “Greater Mobility through Accessibility.” Read the New Titleholder press release Visit the Latest Event page for more information
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Marie's
Upcoming Appearances:
June 5 : Resource Center for Independent Living Lunch and Learn (Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka, KS)
June 5 - June 8 : National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Conference (Washington, DC)
June 12 : KETCH Employee Service Awards Luncheon (Wichita, KS)
June 13 : Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Annual Pow-Wow (Prairie People's Park, Mayetta, KS)
August 6 - August 8 : Potawatomi Gathering (Prairie People's Park, Mayetta, KS)
To
arrange a speaking engagement or public
appearance by Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2009, please contact Carrie
Greenwood, State Coordinator, at 785-267-5982 or mswheelchairkansas@yahoo.com.
Marie in the Media
Marie
Clement Wins Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2009
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Online, March 15, 2009
Featured on WIBW Channel
13 in Topeka after Crowning
March 15, 2009
Featured
on KTKA 49 News in Topeka after Crowning
March 15, 2009
Featured on KSNT Channel
27 in Topeka after Crowning
March 15, 2009
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