Helen Keller: A Beacon of Triumph Over Adversity
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision."
EMPOWERING VOICES
11/21/20241 min read
Helen Keller, born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, lost her sight and hearing at 19 months due to illness. Despite these challenges, she became an iconic figure in disability rights. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller learned to communicate using the manual alphabet and Braille. She attended the Perkins Institute for the Blind and Radcliffe College, becoming the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor's degree. Keller authored 14 books and numerous speeches on women's rights, labor rights, and world peace. She traveled extensively, advocating for people with disabilities and other social causes, including women's suffrage and civil rights. Keller received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the French Legion of Honor. Her legacy continues to inspire and empower people with disabilities worldwide, demonstrating the potential within each individual, regardless of their challenges.
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