Little Miss
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Junior Miss Wheelchair Mississippi
Inspiring the next generation of #ChairChicks and disability rights advocates.
Little Miss Wheelchair Mississippi (ages 5–12) nurtures young dreams, helping girls recognize their strengths and imagine a future without limits. Through mentorship and sisterhood, participants build confidence, resilience, and pride, and learn that disability is never a barrier to leadership or success.
Junior Miss Wheelchair Mississippi (ages 13–20) empowers teens and young women to step boldly into advocacy and leadership. This division focuses on building confidence, fostering self-expression, and amplifying voices as participants grow into changemakers within their communities and beyond.
Together, these programs support Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi’s mission to empower women in wheelchairs, foster meaningful sisterhood, and create positive change across the state. Every girl has the power to lead, inspire, and make an impact.
Little Miss Wheelchair Mississippi 2025
Eliza Byrd
Her favorite subject is science, and she thrives in her accelerated learning class, EXCEL, where she eagerly takes part in hands-on experiments and creative projects with her friends. Her passion for discovery and learning shines every day, inspiring those around her to be curious and embrace challenges.
At home, Eliza brings creativity and joy to every day—whether she’s making slime, playing Jenga, or swimming in the pool with her dad. Surrounded by four cats and a dog, her compassion for animals shines through. Her love for animals and her kindness toward all creatures inspire everyone around her.
Eliza’s future is full of possibilities, and while she hasn’t chosen a specific path yet, her heart is drawn to the idea of making a difference by working with animals. Her passion and compassion promise a bright future where she can inspire and help others, no matter what she chooses to become.
Junior Miss Wheelchair Mississippi 2025
Tyler Yates
Tyler enjoys reading her Bible, going to church, and singing in the choir. In her free time, she loves going to the movies, traveling, getting her nails done, playing basketball, and swimming.
Tyler was born 14 weeks early, a micro-preemie, weighing just 1 pound 3 ounces. Despite the daunting odds, she showed her fighting spirit from the very beginning, requiring immediate oxygen support to survive. Her journey was not without challenges; extended time on oxygen led to a periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) injury. At just 3 years old, Tyler was diagnosed with dystonic cerebral palsy, which impacts her fine and gross motor skills. Yet, every day, she continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and determination, inspiring those around her with her courage and strength.
"This program has given my daughter the confidence to pursue her dreams and advocate for others. It's more than just a pageant; it's a family."
A Proud Parent