Friday, April 29, 2005 |
TEACHER STRIPPED OF Ms.WHEELCHAIR TITLE NOW CROWNED MISS DISABILITY |
APPLETON, Wis.--The high school teacher who lost her Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin title after she was seen standing in a newspaper photo has been given a new honor -- Miss disAbility International.
Janeal Lee is the charter title holder of a new competition heing launched by the World Association of Persons With Disabilities in response to the furor over the Ms. Wheelchair dispute, said George Kerford, the group's chairman emeritus.
"We are focusing on abilities", he said Wednesday.
Lee, who has progressive muscular dystrophy, says she can walk for short period of time.
(Associated Press) |
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