Women Trailblazers Who Have Paved The Way For Success

Role in Society and Advocacy

• Rosa Parks
• Played a vital role in the development of society
• Helped form the American Civil Liberties Union in 1920
• Became one of the best-known advocates for those with disabilities
• Passed away in 1968, but her influence is still felt today
• Helen Keller
• Played a vital role in the development of society
• Advocated for those with disabilities
• Helped form the American Civil Liberties Union in 1920
• Passed away in 1968, but her influence is still felt today
• Temple Grandin
• Highly functioning autistic woman
• Brings much-needed insight to the complex affliction of autism
• Advocates for the recognition and support of autistic individuals
• Highlights the brilliance and skills of autistic people in various fields

Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Others

• Rosa Parks
• Made her mark on a world that hasn't always been supportive of their dreams and goals
• Amelia Earhart
• Made her mark on a world that hasn't always been supportive of their dreams and goals
• Achieved great respect for her work in the world of aviation
• Disappeared during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937
• Inspires women in the field of aviation to this day
• Catherine Johnson
• Made vital calculations for space flights
• Largely unnoticed until the film 'Hidden Figures' was released in 2016
• Recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015
• Inspires the next generation, particularly Latina astronauts like Ellen Ochoa

Impact on a Specific Field

• Amelia Earhart
• Achieved great respect for her work in the world of aviation
• Catherine Johnson
• Began a remarkable 33-year career with NASA in 1953

Recognition and Awards

• Catherine Johnson
• Recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015

Legacy and Ongoing Influence

• Rosa Parks
• Passed away in 1968, but her influence is still felt today
• Helen Keller
• Passed away in 1968, but her influence is still felt today