The 2023 Illinois Miss Amazing program is accepting applications through Feb. 15.

Miss Amazing is a national nonprofit program that encourages girls and women with disabilities to consider their goals, challenge themselves and take pride in who they are.

The Illinois Miss Amazing experience brings together a diverse group of participants to build friendships, self-confidence and self-advocacy skills.

Illinois Miss Amazing is now taking applications for its 2023 Amplify event on March 18 in Bolingbrook.

Participation is open to girls and women ages 5 and older who have:

• An Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Program Plan (IPP)
• A 504 Plan
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• A physician’s records proving disability

The Illinois Miss Amazing Amplify event activities include:

• Show rehearsal
• Interviewing
• Passion presentation
• Hair and makeup

This year’s event also features a new category. Miss Amazing Mentor is for women ages 36 and older. Mentoring can include:

• Helping the younger Miss Amazing age divisions
• Assisting at your job
• Helping at events or with organizations you feel passionate about!

Miss Amazing Mentor participants will take part in the Amplify event interview, passion presentation and personal introduction.

The March 18 Amplify event is at the Bolingbrook Community Center, 201 Canterbury Lane, in Bolingbrook.

Illinois Miss Amazing is accepting applications until Feb. 15 or until all spots are filled.

The program is also accepting applications for volunteers who want to share in the experience. Visit the Miss Amazing website for details about volunteer options.

You can learn more about the Illinois Miss Amazing program and how it helped one of our participants set goals and pursue her dreams at https://dscc.uic.edu/dscc-participant-promotes-illinois-miss-amazing/.

The program provides a nurturing, empowering experience for girls and women with disabilities

Illinois Miss Amazing is accepting applications for its 2022 program.

Miss Amazing is a national nonprofit program for girls and women with disabilities. The program aims to build self-confidence and vital self-advocacy skills for participants as well as nurture a sisterhood of girls and women from different walks of life.

According to the Miss Amazing website, girls and women with disabilities face a unique set of economic, social and political challenges. The Miss Amazing program seeks to encourage future leaders and break down stereotypes by empowering girls with disabilities from a young age to take pride in who they are, to set ambitious goals and to fight for the respect that they deserve.

Miss Amazing is open to girls and women ages 5 and older who have:

• An Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Program Plan (IPP)
• A 504 Plan
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• A physician’s records proving disability

Illinois Miss Amazing is accepting applications for participants and volunteers for its annual Amplify event on April 9 at the Yellow Box in Naperville. The application deadline is March 1.

The Illinois Miss Amazing experience includes:

• Show rehearsal
• Interviewing
• A fun evening wear presentation
• Sharing your passion and creativity on-stage
• Building friendships

This year’s event is in-person and will feature two shows and one big celebration.

Learn more about the Illinois Miss Amazing program and how it helped one of our participants spread her wings on stage and off at https://dscc.uic.edu/dscc-participant-promotes-illinois-miss-amazing/.

Inspire someone you know to participate in Illinois Miss Amazing.

Applications will be accepted until March 1 or as soon as all spots are filled.