Helen Keller

1880 - 1968

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Biography

Helen Keller was an American author, lecturer, and political activist who overcame deaf-blindness to become an influential advocate for people with disabilities. She was born in 1880 in Alabama and lost her sight and hearing as a toddler due to an illness. With the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan, Keller learned to communicate through sign language and Braille, eventually graduating from Radcliffe College. Keller dedicated her life to raising awareness about disability rights, women's suffrage, and other social issues, leaving a lasting impact on the world.