A century ago, deaf and blind people had been viewed as being in an animalistic state and not possess the dignity of a man. ... Up until the mid to late eighteenth century, deaf or blind people were unable to inherit property, get married, receive an education and obtain adequate work. ... Sacks goes on to say that he saw a new image for the deaf people, a new strength and sense of community. ... Lane states that the hearing people have obstacles placed in their way by hearing people (the dominant culture), but could only be removed "if only they came know the deaf community" (lane 271). ... H...

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Helen was not only the first women but the first person who was deaf and blind to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree. Even though Helen was deaf and blind she did not let that stop her from being the great women that she was. ... The doctors at that time described it as " an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain" whatever it was it caused Helen to not only go deaf but blind as well. ... Not only did Helen learn to speak she also learned to hear by reading peoples lips with her hands. ... Helen Keller is remembered for being a very dedicated women as an advocate for people w...

• Word Count: 537
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• Grade Level: High School

Soon, Kate and the family realized Helen's new problem... the disease had left her blind, deaf, and mute. ... This was the start of Helen's help for blind people. ... Her achievements in life and dedication in helping the Blind and Deaf were credited to her by her life being the subject of a movie, The Unconquered, and by a play, The Miracle Worker, which was later turned into a movie in 1962. Helen served as one of the greatest inspirations for other disabled people and will never be forgotten. ...

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They sought help and were referred to Alexander Graham Bell, who was teaching deaf children. ... In 1894 Helen attended the Wright-Humason School for the Deaf, where Helen had high hopes of learning to speak. ... She also campaigned heavily to improve the quality of life for blind people. She toured the world raising money for blind people. ...

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A lot of parents might choose abortion if they know about it ahead of time, maybe they want to go through with it, but this wasn't a choice for Kate Keller, the mother of Helen Keller, a deaf, mute and blind child. ... Annie was a blind person herself at one time, and she has experiences with blind people, this was one of her biggest advantages. ... "Advantages."" she echoed after Annie told her about herself and her experience with disabled people. ...

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"People have been saying it in your stead. ... Yes you're blind, but she was deaf too. ... The fact that Keller never talked about her bad days or problems made people feel as though other blind people or people with disabilities were not supposed to complain. ... They reveal to us the glories of the light-filled world, they keep us in touch with what people are thinking and doing, they help us to forget our limitations. ... She has inspired many people. ...

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• Grade Level: High School