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Helen Humphrey - Biography

Humphrey: Overcoming Hardship and Reaching Heights

Helen is a name associated with an incredible spirit of struggle, willpower and inspiration for many. She was a prime example of how you can overcome any difficulties and achieve great success, despite physical limitations. In this biography, we will tell you about the life and achievements of this amazing woman.

Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tascumbia, Alabama, USA. At 19 months old, she experienced a severe illness that left her as a blind and deaf child. Her childhood was completely isolated and she found it difficult to communicate with the world around her.

However, in 1887, Anna Sullivan came to her, a teacher who became her mentor and encouraged Helen to take the first steps towards training. Sullivan used a tactile teaching method, allowing Helen to feel various subjects and their names in tactile language. This became a key moment in Helen's life and opened up a world of knowledge and education for her.

Helen Humphrey continued her studies at various educational institutions, including Radcliffe College and the Redcliffe Institute for the Blind. She showed outstanding ability in teaching and writing. Her first autobiographical book, The Story of My Life, was published in 1903 and became a bestseller. She talked about her struggles for education and self-development, and the importance of education for the disabled.

Helen has also become an active advocate for disability rights and a champion of social justice. Her work in education and human rights has earned her many awards and recognition. She was the first blind and deaf person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.