Hear My Voice: "Women's History Month"
Kerra Blank
This month’s guest blog post was written by Kerra from BAWAC in Northern Kentucky.
Women's history month is the celebration of women who have made great accomplishments. Women such as Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman have all made their mark on the world. In the 1950s women were told to be silent and to cook clean and take care of the children. But we are in 2022 now, and women are more progressive than ever. Doctors Lawyers and scientists are just a few examples for instance. Women have always been underestimated but are now stronger than ever before. In the great words of Audrey Hepburn: "Nothing is impossible; the word itself says I'm possible."
And what an iconic woman she was.
We should all follow her example and follow our dreams. We are women hear us roar!
—Kerra
About Kerra
When I was born, I was diagnosed with mosaic down syndrome and at 13, epilepsy. But still I went to public school and graduated from Simon Kenton High in 2008. Even with the disabilities I have and all the challenges it presented, I never let it limit me in any way.
I'm now working at BAWAC and I love it! I love the staff who are kind, the educational activities which keep my mind sharp, and the friendships which I cultivated. I always come in with a smile on my face, a good attitude, and an eagerness to work. I have a strong work ethic and I'm always looking to improve myself, learn new things, and to accept any challenges that head my way.
Though I've never had a college degree, I believe my hard work, dedication, and experiences will help me to achieve great things and hopefully make my dreams come true. Being here at BAWAC made me realize that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. I'm so excited to see what my future has in store for me. My hope is what keeps me going.
About BAWAC, Inc.
BAWAC, Inc., was established to serve people with disabilities or other barriers to employment through rehabilitation and employment opportunities. The vehicle for rehabilitation is the work itself. BAWAC also serves the business and industrial community by providing an appropriately skilled workforce, production and manufacturing services.
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