Helen Keller
Emma Rhoades
Helen's Childhood
Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. When she was 19 months old she lost her sight and hearing to a mystery illness. Today many scientists think it was scarlet fever or meningitis. After Helen lost her sight and hearing she got frustrated with communicating. She would often have outbursts when she was not understood. The family then had Anne Sullivan come to their house. She taught Helen sign language. She was then taken to Sarah Fuller where she taught her how to speak by having Helen's hand on her mouth when she spoke. This made her stop her outbursts.
Later in Her Life
She went on to become a world- famous speaker and author even when she is deaf/blind. She also became an advocate for many people with disabilities showing that you can over come them and become great. She had many accomplishments during her life and was a role model to many people. Sadly, on June 1, 1968, Helen Keller dies at the age of 87 in West-port, Connecticut.
Mini Bio: Helen Keller
Accomplishments
Helen's greatest accomplishment was learning how to speak when she cant even hear herself but she also had many more. She also learned to speak several languages. She wrote her own biography called The Story of My Life, was the first blind/deaf person to earn a Bachelors of Art degree, and founded Helen Keller International that helps get rid of preventable blindness.
The Story of My Life
This is the cover of Helen's biography
Helen Keller International
Helen founded this organization to help get rid of preventable blindness
Quote
This is a quote Helen said.
Works Cited
Bio.com. A&E Networks Television. Web. 17 Mar. 2016.
"Helen Keller Dies." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 17 Mar. 2016.
"Overcoming Obstacles: How Helen Keller Made a Difference - K12 - Learning Liftoff - Free Parenting, Education, and Homeschooling Resources." K12 Learning Liftoff Free Parenting Education and Homeschooling Resources. 12 Jan. 2015. Web. 17 Mar. 2016.