Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Celebrating Cecilia Bridgewater

This month is National Development Disabilities Awareness Month, which was established in the US to increase awareness and understanding of issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is also Women's History Month, which celebrates all women for their contributions to history and society. (1)

I am celebrating my Sister Cecilia Bridgewater, two years younger than me. However, due to her intellectual disability, she is unable to live independently without outside help. DEI initiatives have helped her with home care and allowed her to work and become a productive member of society. She is such a hard worker and loves going to work.  She recently received an award for 10 years of perfect attendance at her job.  She now has her cell phone, which gives her a sense of ownership.

She loves everyone and can hug you so strong you can hardly breathe. 

(1) Diversity Month descriptions received from Seramount | Building Stronger, More Inclusive Workforces Through Talent and DEI Strategies