RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Association of Medical Equipment is hosting Tar Heel native Alexandra McArthur, Ms. Wheelchair America 2011, as a special guest at its 2011 Summer Meeting this week. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at age 7, the 23-year-old McArthur will be speaking to attendees on how HME mobility products and services have helped her overcome her disability and enjoy everyday life.

The meeting runs Wednesday through Friday, June 15-17, in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. For information, visit www.ncames.org.