Kelly Stewart and Nina Gulbranson are young Olympia-area women who had to add disability-related challenges to the usual assortment of hopes, dreams and stresses most young adults encounter in making the move from high school to productive jobs.
Stewart is a very disciplined and goal-oriented person. She earned her black belt in Shotokan Karate at age 17 by practicing five hours a day for six years. With that kind of determination and follow-through, it's no wonder that Stewart was able to successfully prove her work skills at Wagner's by completing a trial work experience arranged by Morningside. Following the assessment, Wagner's offered her a job. Stewart performs various duties at the bakery, including dishwashing, and enjoys her job and fellow employees. Her employer and coworkers also value her.
Stewart continues to be involved with martial arts and is on her way to earning her second black belt in Shito-ryu. She participates in Special Olympics in soccer, softball and horseback riding. She has a very full life, and that is the way she wants it. She hopes to attend college and earn a degree.
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