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Articles by Madeline Delp
The Cast of ‘Being Heumann’ on Putting Disabled Talent Center Stage
In 1977, disability rights activist Judy Heumann made history by staging the longest sit-in at a federal building in U.S. history. For 26 days, she and over 100 fellow activists occupied the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare federal building in San Francisco, demanding that Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act—which prohibited discrimination and ensured access for people with disabilities—was finally enforced. So, why isn’t her name better known?
Madeline Delp: Confidence Series with Aeroflow Urology - Part 1
Written by Madeline Delp, Aeroflow Urology Brand Ambassador I was doing an interview recently for a podcast, and the host asked me how I built up enough confidence to compete in pageantry. I paused for a second and considered the question. How exactly did the little girl who was too scared to start a conversation muster enough courage and confidence to roll on stage in front of hundreds of people? The truth is, I had a low self-confidence that plagued me for years.
Yes, I am in a wheelchair, and yes, I am also a finalist in Miss North Carolina USA.
At a very young age, my life took an irreversible turn. As a result of a car accident at ten years old, I lost the use of my legs and control of my bladder. Facing incontinence and losing the use of my legs wasn't an easy task and still remains difficult today. However, upon finally gaining the courage to share the truth about my condition, I have been able to grow the confidence necessary to take control of my symptoms and make a difference for myself and others bound by their disabilities.
Delp is runner-up in Ms. Wheelchair America pageant
Madeline Delp is living a life without boundaries, reaching for the stars in spite of her physical limitation. Delp, a 2011 graduate of North Henderson High and the reigning Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina, was recently awarded the runner-up title at the 2017 Ms. Wheelchair America pageant. With numerous trips already planned throughout this year, Delp will be busy promoting her “Live Boundless” platform as the official Ms. Wheelchair America Alternate.
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