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When was Helen Keller born?
When was Helen Keller born?
June 27, 1880
What disability did Helen Keller lose both of at a young age?
What disability did Helen Keller lose both of at a young age?
Sight and hearing
Who was suggested to help Helen Keller cope with her disabilities?
Who was suggested to help Helen Keller cope with her disabilities?
Annie Sullivan
What was the word that Annie Sullivan taught Helen by using a doll?
What was the word that Annie Sullivan taught Helen by using a doll?
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What method did Annie Sullivan use to teach Helen Keller words?
What method did Annie Sullivan use to teach Helen Keller words?
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Who taught Helen Keller how to talk?
Who taught Helen Keller how to talk?
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What was the first book Helen Keller wrote about her experiences?
What was the first book Helen Keller wrote about her experiences?
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Which college did Helen Keller attend and graduate from with honors?
Which college did Helen Keller attend and graduate from with honors?
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What organization did Helen Keller join to help raise money and awareness for people with disabilities?
What organization did Helen Keller join to help raise money and awareness for people with disabilities?
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In which year did Helen Keller visit Pakistan to help the blind, deaf, and dumb people?
In which year did Helen Keller visit Pakistan to help the blind, deaf, and dumb people?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Illness
- Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama
- At 1.5 years old, she contracted a high fever and severe headache, leading to permanent disabilities
- Her parents did not realize she had lost her sight and hearing until later
Meeting Annie Sullivan
- Helen's parents contacted the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston for help
- Annie Sullivan, a former student who had regained her sight through surgery, was recommended to work with Helen
- Annie began teaching Helen on March 3, 1887, and remained her companion for 50 years
Learning and Breakthroughs
- Annie taught Helen words by pressing letters into her hand, but Helen didn't understand their meaning at first
- One day, Annie put Helen's hand into water and spelled out "water" into her other hand, sparking Helen's understanding
- Helen learned to read in Braille and use a typewriter by the age of 10
- She learned to talk from Sarah Fuller, a teacher for the deaf, by feeling sound vibrations and lip movements
Education and Achievements
- Helen attended Radcliffe College for women in Massachusetts, with Annie's help, and graduated with honors in 1904
- She wrote articles for the Ladies' Home Journal and published books, including The Story of My Life and The World I Live In
Later Life and Advocacy
- Helen joined the American Foundation for the Blind and traveled the country, giving speeches and raising money for the foundation
- During World War II, she visited wounded army soldiers to encourage them
- In 1956, she visited Pakistan to help the blind, deaf, and dumb people, giving encouragement and moral support to students and teachers
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Explore the early life of Helen Keller, focusing on her childhood illness and the disabilities she acquired. Learn about how her survival became a turning point in her inspiring journey.
