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Discover the remarkable story of Helen Keller, who overcame deafness and blindness to become a successful author and speaker. Learn how she communicated, conquered obstacles, and inspired others worldwide. Explore the keys to her remarkable success.
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THE DISABLED Ms. Perez
AS A CHILD… • At the age of 19 months, she was happy and healthy • Got a high fever, which caused her to become deaf and blind • Hung on to her mother’s skirt to get around • Would feel people’s hands to see what they were doing • Learned to milk a cow and knead bread
COMMUNICATION • Could recognize people by feeling their faces or their clothes • Made up signs with her hands to “talk” to her family (ex. If she wanted bread, she pretended to cut a loaf) • Became frustrated and would throw tantrums
BECOMING SUCCESSFUL • A teacher named Ann Sullivan taught her for years • Learned to read Braille • Went to college • Wrote a book called “The Story of my Life” • Became famous and traveled around the world speaking to groups • Was very successful because she was determined
YOUR THOUGHTS • Why do you think Helen Keller was successful, even though she was disabled?
RESOURCE WEBSITES • http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdkell.htm • http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/books/Helen.html • http://www.rnib.org.uk/aboutus/aboutsightloss/famous/Pages/helenkeller.aspx
