Helen Keller
Helen Keller was an American author and educator who overcame blindness and deafness to become a symbol of the indomitable human spirit.
Activist
June 27, 1880
Cancer
June 01, 1968
87
Tuscumbia, Alabama
Helen Keller, born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, was a renowned American author, activist, and lecturer. Despite facing blindness and deafness from a young age, Keller achieved remarkable success in her education and training, making significant strides in the field of disability education. Her most well-known work, “The Story of My Life,” details her early challenges and victories. Keller played a crucial role in founding the American Foundation for the Blind and was an accomplished writer, with around 500 essays and speeches to her credit. She leveraged her fame to champion causes such as workers’ rights and to speak out against racism. Keller’s life and writings continue to inspire people around the world who strive to overcome adversity.