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Helen Keller

The first college graduate to be both deaf and blind, Helen Keller later became a noted activist for social causes.

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What was Helen Keller's sickness that caused her to be blind and deaf?

Helen Keller became blind and deaf because she started to get very high fevers and headaches. One day her fever became so high when she was a little girl and then the next day she woke up deaf and blind because the fever got do high it damaged the brain.

What happened to Helen Keller when she was two?

When Helen Keller was two years old, she contracted an illness, most likely scarlet fever or meningitis, which left her both blind and deaf. This experience drastically changed her life and forced her to find alternative ways to communicate and learn.

Helen kellers top 3 most important accomplishments?

People have their own opinions on that kind of question...but this is my opinion:

I think Helen Keller's greatest accomplish was graduating from college. She graduated from Radcliffe College in 1904. I think this is her greatest accomplish because she was THE FIRST blind and deaf person to graduate from college with a B.A. degree. AKA: Bachelor Arts Degree.

THIS is my opinion:

I think mostly everything that she did is a accompleshment.One accomplishment i think was incredible is that she could talk while being deaf!Which is amazing!

In the story wait till Helen comes what does Heather tell Molly about Helen being her sister?

first of all, 'Helen' is a ghost. She is in no way related to Molly OR Heather. Second, all that heather says about Helen is "that she's coming" for Michael (Molly's bro) and Molly.

When did Helen Keller get blind and def?

Helen Keller went blind when she was a baby. To be exact february 1882 at the age of 19 months old.

What did arthur h Keller do for a job?

He ran a local newspaper The North Alambamian, when he wasn't running for political office with his numerous beloved dogs.

What poorhouse did Anne Sullivan go to?

Anne Sullivan went to the Tewksbury Almshouse in Massachusetts as a child. She was at the almshouse before being transferred to the Perkins School for the Blind where she eventually met and taught Helen Keller.

What were Helen Keller's most important accomplishments?

Almost everything Helen Keller did was an accomplishment...from discovering that things have names to going to college. When she was younger, her biggest as learning that things have names. Her first 'word' was water. After a hard day, Annie and Helen stopped by their water pump to get a drink. Annie put Helen's hand under the stream and spelled 'water' in the finger alphabet into her other hand. By the time Helen was 10, she had a huge vocabulary, could read and write in Braille, write (messily) in English, and speak!

In 1888 she visited Perkins Institution for the Blind. In 1894, she went to Wright Humanson School in New York. In '96, she went to Cambridge School for Young Ladies. In 1900, she was accepted into Radcliff College. While there, she wrote her first book. When she went to do the entry exams, Annie wasn't allowed into the room with her. (A teacher spelled out the questions into her hand.) Despite the difficulties, she made it in! During classes, Annie spelled lectures into her hand. She made many good friends and was elected vice president of her class. She learned to use a regular typewriter for her homework as well as a Braille typewriter.

As an older woman, Helen gave speeches and lectures. She took voice lessons so people could understand her speeches. She went to Japan to raise money for education of blind and deaf children, because there were so many disabled kids n Japan. Actually, she traveled around the world, lecturing and raising money. Source: http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/cornelia/classrooms/5th/millenium_person/Dahl/helen_keller/accomplishments.htm

Which instructor did Helen like most?

Helen liked Professor Smith the most because he was engaging, supportive, and had a deep understanding of the subject matter.

When did Helen Keller lose her sight?

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing in February 1882, when she was just 19 months old. This was the result of an illness accompanied by severe fever, which is thought to have been either scarlet fever or meningitis.

When did Helen meet the president?

Helen Keller met President Grover Cleveland in 1887 at the age of seven. She was invited to the White House after gaining national attention for her remarkable progress in communicating despite being deaf and blind.

What religion was Helen Keller?

She was Christian

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The answer above is very doubtful and a careful reading of her writings could easily bring one to the conclusion that she was an atheist. She was at least a liberal humanist, if not an outright atheist.

However, there is a question about whether her writings were hers. How would she have known if others said something other that what she said?

Does Helen Keller know what she looks like?

HELEN ADAMS KELLER was born with blue eyes and blonde hair. She was very pretty even after she went blind and deaf and mute from something called Acute Congestion of the Stomach and Brain in February of 1882. Once she went blind, her eyes rolled back, leaving lots of what the old Helen looked like behind. Helen now had dirty dresses, that she let no one but herself touch. She detested having baths, therfore her parents felt sorry for her and then they let her have her own way. she was nearly always dirty until Anne Sullivan taught her to be independent and clean herself.

If you're not satisfied with the description above:

''The World at Her Fingertips'' by J. Dash. or,

''The Story of My Life'' by Helen Keller, herself.

Just look up "Helen Keller" on google images and you'll see.

How does kate discover that Helen is blind?

Kate discovers that Helen is blind when she observes her interacting with people and moving around without the use of her sight. Helen's mannerisms and behaviors eventually lead Kate to the realization that Helen is blind.

Which country was Helen Keller born in?

she taught people in the world to never give up !

she taught people in the world to never give up !

She also advocated for people with disabilities, especially the deaf and the blind. Along with being and advocate, she helped get people who were blind or visually impaired get radios and convinced a major radio company to donate radios. She was the first deaf and blind person to graduate college. She raised more money for the American Foundation for the Blind than any other person.

What was Anne Sullivans brother name?

Anne Sullivan's brother's name was James Sullivan.

What famous people did Helen Keller meet and become friends with?

Helen Keller met and became friends with many famous people, including Alexander Graham Bell, Mark Twain, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. These individuals were instrumental in supporting her education, advocacy work, and overall impact on society.

How did Helen Keller learn the word yes?

Helen Keller learned the word "yes" through the tactile fingerspelling method by having her hand placed on teacher Annie Sullivan's lips while she made the "y" sound. This helped Keller understand the connection between the sound and the word, enabling her to learn the word "yes".

A farewell dialog of the students by rizal?

In his farewell speech, Rizal expressed his gratitude and love for his fellow students, encouraging them to continue fighting for freedom and justice. He called on them to remain united and stand strong against oppression, reminding them of the importance of education and upholding Filipino values. Rizal's words were filled with hope and determination, inspiring his fellow students to carry on his legacy and strive for a better future for their country.

Who was hellen keller's husband?

She never married. She was once engaged to Peter Fagan, but that didn't work out.

What was Helen Keller's the 2 half-brothers name name?

Helen Keller's two half-brothers were named James Keller and Phillip Brooks Keller.

Which president's wife was friends with Helen Keller?

President Woodrow Wilson's wife, Edith Wilson, was friends with Helen Keller. Keller was a prominent advocate for people with disabilities and the two women worked together on various social and political causes.

Did Helen Keller talk with her hips?

No. She was blind and deaf and her teacher named Ann taught her to do sign language in her family's hands! Like, if she wanted to say, "I'm hungry!" , she would put her hand in the person she is talking to and sign language it in the other person's hand! Pretty cool, huh?

Which countries has Helen Keller visited?

Helen Keller visited 39 countries total throughout the course of her life. She visited Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordon, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, New zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Southern Rhodesia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, and Yugoslavia's, visited 5 continents