Helen keller biography

Helen Adams Keller (J – June 1, ) was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer. Born in West Tuscumbia, Alabama, she lost her sight and her hearing after a bout of illness when she was 19 months old. She then communicated primarily using home signs until the age of seven, when she met her first teacher and life-long companion Anne. Helen Keller (–) was an American author, educator, and advocate for blind and deaf communities. Her accomplishments as a blind and deaf person helped to change perceptions of members of these communities and transformed in particular their opportunities for education. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
American educator Helen Keller overcame the adversity of being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th century's leading humanitarians as well as co-founder of the ACLU.