THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING
Autumn Grant (left) of Attleboro smiled after being crowned Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts in Hyannis yesterday. From right, Cub Scout Nick Couto, 10, of Brewster; the previous holder of the Ms. Wheelchair title, Laurel Labdon; and runner-up Lori Frankian of Boston.

New Ms. Wheelchair wears crown with grace

A personal story of determination

By Russell Nichols
Globe Staff / April 9, 2006

E-mail this article

Invalid E-mail address
Invalid E-mail address

Sending your article

Your article has been sent.

Text size – +

HYANNIS -- She had been dancing since she was 2. Eight years later when the doctors told Autumn Grant her leg and arm muscles were deteriorating, she didn't want to accept it. She continued going to her tap and jazz recitals. (Full article: 602 words)

This article is available in our archives:

Globe Subscribers

FREE for subscribers

Subscribers to the Boston Globe get unlimited access to our archives.

Not a subscriber?

Non-Subscribers

Purchase an electronic copy of the full article. Learn More

  • $4.95 1 article
  • $9.95 4 articles
  • $25.95 Monthly

Connect with Boston.com

Twitter Follow us on @BostonUpdate, other Twitter accounts