NVWG - 2000
20th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
San Antonio, Texas
July 4-8th, 2000
Featured in Paraplegic News,
a PVA Publication,
October Issue, 2000
Caught by Curt Beamer,
Photographer, PVA Publications
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"You Gotta Have Art"
by Ann Suderlin
Excerpt from article:
...Hollenbeck urges photographers
to be creative.
"I especially like unposed
photography. I have yet to
capture the perfect photograph.
Few of us do," she says.
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
As an Associate Member of the Texas Paralyzed Veterans, San Antonio Sub-Chapter, Julia volunteered to attend the Winter Ski Clinic at Snowmass Village, Aspen, Colorado in March, 2001 to promote sports performed by Disabled American Veterans.
She contributed stories of five athletes who attended the clinic from her PVA Sub-Chapter, who sent her on the journey to the Ski Clinic to complete photo journalism of the event on the Wheel Me On... Website.
While there, she met other members of Wheel Me On... video taped some of the events, and provided an overview of winter sports, activities, and camaraderie shared among the people.
Wheel Me On... Caravan for Disability Awareness
NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
do hereby proclaim April 16, 2001, as
"WHEEL ME ON CARAVAN FOR DISABILITIES AWARENESS 2001"
in Washington, D.C.
Anthony A. Williams
Mayor, District of Columbia |
Olympic Torch Relay 2002
Prompted by members of Wheel Me On... and nominated by several individuals, Julia was selected by the Greater San Antonio Committee of the Salt Lake City Olympic Torch Relay 2002, to carry the Olympic Flame on December 11th, 2001 in San Antonio, Texas.
The theme of the event was to "Light the Fire Within". Julia was ecstatic when learning not only she was selected, but also at least five other members of Wheel Me On... who carried the Olympic Flame in different states, all of whom had "Light the Fire Within" by actively participating in society for the benefit of others. |
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Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2003
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Again prompted by members of Wheel Me On... and encouraged by her children, Julia entered the competition for the Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2003 Program. To her surprise, the judges selected her to represent woman across the state. She was the first candidate from the city of Clarksville who had won the title in October 2002.
Her involvement with the program promoted awareness and education throughout the state for over twelve months while she focused on acquainting life to that of riding a roller coaster. Part of her appearances were riding in her home town Christmas Parade, Chattanooga State Technical College, Tennessee Rehabilitation Center in Smyrna, Armed Forces Day in Chattanooga, Veterans Day in Knoxville, and a 3-day awareness program in Nashville, Tennessee.
In August 2003, she was one of twenty-six contestants who attended the National Competition for Ms. Wheelchair America 2004 in Des Moines, Iowa. |
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Presented the Phoenix by AAPD
In support of five members belonging to the Wheel Me On organization who entered into a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Lines, Ltd., a fellowship gathering was held at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza in Washington, DC, on the evening of February 26th, 2005. Attendees included Counsel for the Plaintiffs, dignitaries, law students, Plaintiffs and supporters.
Andrew Imparato, President of the Association of American People with Disabilities, (AAPD) presented Julia Hollenbeck with the prestigious Phoenix Award from AAPD for her continued service to Americans with Disabilities.
On February 28th, 2005, the United States Supreme Court heard the case, "Spector, et. al. VS Norwegian Cruise Lines, Ltd." and on June 6th, 2005, the United States Supreme Court Justices ruled in favor of the Plaintiffs with a six to nine vote that Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd. must meet the Americans with Disabilities Act with vessels traveling in American Ports of Call as long as vessels were readily achievable and feasible.
