Helen Keller: Blind And Deaf Community

Helen Keller Helen Keller is one of the most inspiring woman in the blind and deaf community. Becoming blind and deaf at the age of 19 months by an unknown illness, her life was turned around. Although, she didn’t let her difficulties take over. Helen defeated the odds and learned more than anyone could've imagined. She even graduated and decided to inspire others by writing a book about her life. Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880 In Tuscumbia, Alabama. Helen had a normal childhood until at the age of 19 months, she was stricken with an unknown illness that left her blind and deaf. Helen’s mom, Katherine noticed something was wrong when Helen didn’t react to the dinner bell or a hand waving in front of her face. Helen’s friend, Martha Washington, developed a way for them to communicate with one another. Although, communication was very limited and Helen struggled in the world of darkness. She would often kick or laugh …show more content…
News of her story spread beyond Massachusetts and New England. She became a well-known celebrity and lecturer by sharing her experiences with audiences, and working on behalf of others living with disabilities. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Keller tackled social and political issues, including women's suffrage, pacifism and birth control.” [Biography.com Editors] Helen also wanted to improve the treatment of the blind and deaf. She supported removing the disabled from asylums and testified before Congress supporting to improve the welfare of blind people. Also, in 1915, along with city planner George Kessler, she co-founded Helen Keller International to combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. Helen also wrote many books throughout her life to show others how her life is. Those included; The Story of My Life, Optimism, The World I Live In, My Religion, Helen Keller’s Journal, and The Open