Release Date: Jun 5, 2009
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Summary:
Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, Danielle Brown, will be leading the "Family Day in the Park" parade, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6th at Thomas Cloud Park.  She will be accompanied by past Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, Sherri Cooper, and this year's Second Runner up, Latisha Martin. 

Danielle is from Danville.  She is 25 years old and recently graduated from Knox County Career Center where she studied computer office technology.  She is currently seeking a secretarial position, with the goal of attaining success in business and in independent living.  She serves as treasurer of the Kiwanis Action Club in her area.  She hopes to help her club make people more aware about disability issues, and to see people first, before their disability. 

Danielle describes herself as sensitive, caring, optimistic, persistent and a survivor.  She enjoys snow tubing and playing with Belle, her Jack Russell terrier and also her six year old niece, Shayla, "because she makes me smile." As a hobby, Danielle collects butterfly dcor.

The parade is the official kick-off for "Family Day in the Park" a day of fun activities, contests and games for people with disabilities.  This day is an annual event coordinated by The Advocates for People with Disabilities.  Last year's crowd was over 400 and this year, over 500 individuals with disabilities and their family and friends are expected to attend.  The event will end at 4:00 p.m.

Tim Pfister
Community Relations Specialist
Montgomery County Board of MRDD
5450 Salem Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45426