Julia Hollenbeck is the key founder of the organization and continues to advocate for safety and accessibility for persons with and without disabilities. Her challenge came unexpectedly and enveloped into one of the largest organizations supporting persons with and without disabilities and promotes the United States Military. Ms. Hollenbeck firmly believes safety plays a key role in disability awareness and prevents injury to persons without a disability. Her continued efforts to promote visibility, lecturing on a variety of subjects, and continuing her journey with travel and photography are indeed an inspiration to all members.
Wheel Me On... was selected by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation and their Board of Trustees as a grant recipient through their Worldwide Grant Program. The organization was awarded a $5,000 grant to support the 2003 Caravan for Disability Awareness.
MDRT Foundation is the premier association of financial professionals, created in 1959 to provide MDRT Foundation members with a means to give back to their communities. Their mission encourages members to get involved in their communities, and honored Ronald M. De Baets, CLU for nominating Wheel Me On... for this grant and helping make a difference.
New Mobility played an important role with the Wheel Me On... Caravan for Disability Awareness 2001 with the distribution of their publication to hundreds of disabled people during the caravan. The magazine continues to play an important role in our lives today and for the past several years, New Mobility has willingly provided their publication for attendees at our annual EXPO during the Caravan.
New Mobility is a leading publication for people who spend their time with their Life on Wheels featuring articles in no-nonsense, down-to-earth language, it is educational and interesting to read. Without a doubt, you will find your favorite column after your first review and look forward to their next issue.
Golden Eagle
The Golden Eagle is presented to individuals, businesses, or organizations who have served several years with outstanding services, donations, and continued advocacy for members of Wheel Me On, or provided a monumental service or benefit to persons with or without disabilities within the organization. The award is also presented in behalf of contibutions from $3,000 to $4,999.
Richard Castillo came into the fold during the time Ms. Hollenbeck was an Associate Member of the Texas Paralyzed Veterans Association, San Antonio Sub-Chapter late in the year 2000. A retired military veteran and professional with computer knowledge, he designed the Corporate logo which became a registered trademark for the organization within the next year. The logo became nationally and even internationally recognized over a period of a few years, but the amazing story of his design was making something happen by just a mere description of wanting both an eagle and the American flag. Mr. Castillo had limited movement due to quadraplegia and successfully created the logo with his computer. It would be impossible to place a dollar amount on the worth of this logo today. Mr. Castillo first met Julia Hollenbeck at NVWG 2000 in San Antonio, Texas, and later became a strong supporter of the organization.
Greg Joyce was actually the fifth person who embraced the world of Wheel Me On during a happening in Houston, Texas, with the 10th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and later became a leader for the organization in 2001 as a Board Director. He serves the National Board of Directors for the Paralyzed Veterans of America and is the Agent of Record for the Wheel Me On base in Texas.
David Musgraves is currently serving his 21st year with the United States Coast Guard and is presently the Vice-President of the organization. He is the son of Julia Hollenbeck and one of three of her children who assisted with getting her motivated on the Internet, successfully responsible for actually naming the organization in 1998 and encouraging Ms. Hollenbeck to move forward. Petty Officer Musgraves would not allow words such as "I can't" and proved "could" with his undaunted preserverance promoting Historic Preservation programs for persons with disabilities. Within a few weeks, the birth of Military Pride unfolded and Historic Preservation continues with programs for tours of lighthouses, forts, and monuments, for the benefit of educational and the history behind the United States of America.
SFC Dennis Musgraves (Retired) US Army was the actual inquirer who could not understand why his mother was not traveling, writing, and doing her photography. The story simply unfolds from a family gathering and Ms. Hollenbeck's three sons "ganging up against" her. SFC Musgraves played an important role not only with getting Ms. Hollenbeck motivated with a web site, but proved she could travel by auto, airplane, and ship. During his career, he shared a common interest with Historic Preservation and promoted her travels to military forts, museums, and Army bases. One of his greatest contributions to the organizations (besides providing motivation) was his sponsorship for Historic Preservation during the annual program in the State of New York. He served 22-years before retiring from the United States Army on 31 December 2005. He is David Musgraves older brother and recently moved to Alaska.
Silver Eagle
The Silver Eagle is presented to individuals, businesses, or organizations who have served several years with outstanding services, donations, and continued advocacy for members of Wheel Me On, or provided a monumental service or benefit to persons with or without disabilities within the organization. The award is also presented in behalf of contibutions from $1,500 to $2,999.
Bett Padgett has provided songs and music since 2004 for film productions by Wheel Me On... Her songs and music about Lighthouses, American History, Folklore, and Historic Preservation provide the necessary expression for our Military Pride and American History of our United States.
Joe Turley brings encouragement in songs and music, touching hearts and souls with matching themes impressing minds while watching films produced by Wheel Me On... since 2005. Songs produced by Joe Turley seem to always bring "blessings, peace and love", and are remembered.
Steve Traylor became involved with Wheel Me On during the celebration of the 12th Anniversary of the ADA in 2002 and later became a Board Director of the organization. There are numerous contributions Mr. Traylor made to Wheel Me On and for continued advocacy for greater access. During the week of Caravan 2003 his hidden talents helped with props and decorations, while his wife, Geneva Traylor, provided additional outstanding talents that helped pull everything together. A few weeks after this caravan, Mr. Traylor helped oversee the reconstruction of an accessible fishing pier in the City of Clarksville and in November 2002, Mr. Traylor became a Plaintiff for a Class Action lawsuit against the City of Clarksville. (Wheel Me On, et. al. VS. City of Clarksville) The irony of this is Mr. Traylor is a long-time resident of the City of Clarksville and in fact, was the very person who first introduced city officials and business leaders to required curb ramps in the city during the on-set of the ADA.
Program Supporters & Sponsors
A Program Supporter is either an individual, organization, or business whose efforts to support programs were valued between $500 to $1,499 for continuing education, advocacy, or any other program that falls within the scope of the organization. Without Program Supporters, Wheel Me On would not be able to provide the many necessary materials, facilities, entertainment, or other requirement needed to produce a particular program or on-going education. Many of our Program Supporters are included in web pages on this web site.
Association of American People w/Disabilities, Andrew Imparato, President
American Automobile Association, San Antonio, TX
America's Athletes w/Disabilities, David Williamson, President
Margarette Auld
The Becker Family
R. Franklin Carter
Cumberland Bank & Trust
Ron DeBates
Dixie Flag
Driver Rehabilitation Services
Handicab
Houston Police, TX, Solo Motorcycle Division
Independence Technology - A Johnson & Johnson Company
iCan.com
iClassics.com
Dana Jackson
Gary Karp
Chapter 1803, Dickson, Tennessee, Military Order of the Purple Heart & Their Ladies Auxilary, Unit 1803
Wayne Miller, Vocalist & Karaoke Entertainer
Jeff Moyer
The Nelson Family
Paralyzed Veterans of America - Mid South Chapter
PC Glitches
Sam's Club #6512
State Bar of Texas Disabilities Committee
Anne Jordan Stewart
Tennessee Disability Coalition
Texas Paralyzed Veterans of America
Disabled American Veterans, Dave Gorman, Executive Director
WeMedia, Inc.
Texas Paralyzed Veterans Association
TPVA, San Antonio Sub-Chapter
Wingate Inn, 251 Holiday Drive, Clarksville, TN
Richard Treanor, Attorney at Law (Ret.)
Uniformed Services Disabled Retirees
Western Alliance Center for Independent Living, Asheville, NC
Valvoline Oil
Col. Robert Young, Ret. US Army (Deceased)
Wheel Me On... Sponsorships keep our organization operating with educational programs, activities, and greater access for all Americans. Through your contribution,
we are able to offer resources with links for our readership to help obtain assistance, products, or services. If you would like to make a donation please contribute generously through the PayPal account or mail your check payable to Wheel Me On at the following address:
35 Covington Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
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