| Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2008 Pageant April 6th 2008 Photos courtesy of John McCosh |
| Carmen gives her platform speech on employment opportunites for people with disabilities. |
| Tara Lynne gives her platform speech on adoption. |
| Tanya gives her platform speech on accessibility issues. |
| The judges listen cafefully to the platform speeches and on-stage interviews. |
| The 1st runner up is Tara Lynne Southard! |
| And the winner is.... Kristen Parisi !!! |
| Kristen gives her first speech as Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2008. |
| Cutting the cake is Kristen's first official duty as Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts. |
Tara Lynne Southard
Tanya Gardiner-Scott
Carmen Rosa Rosado
| Kristen Parisi Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2008 |
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Tara Lynne and her
mom prepare for
the day's activities.
mom prepare for
the day's activities.
| The contestants go through orientation and get to know each other |
| Senator Jack Hart addresses the crowd. |
| Carmen and her supporters prepare for her first interview |
Senator Jack Hart meets with some of
the contestants and poses for pictures
the contestants and poses for pictures
Some of our volunteers hard at work
| The cake was as delicious as it was beautiful |
| Aideen helps her aunt Kristen draw raffle tickets |
| Kristen gives her platform speech on mental health and self esteem for people with disabilities |
