sponge.
Accompanied by the loyal Anne Sullivan, Keller went to school and soon excelled as a
student. She was even accepted by a top university and became the first deaf and blind
person to ever earn a bachelor of arts degree. But that was just the start. She was now
reading Braille in several languages, and became very interested in politics and social
issues. Despite her challenges, Keller set out to make a difference in the world.
Soon she was deeply involved in many issues - voting rights for women, better treatment
for the disabled, anti-war campaigns, and social justice. She wrote salient letters to
newspapers, gave rousing speeches, wrote bestselling books, came up with all kinds of
ideas and slogans, and even helped found the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
She was like a whirlwind!
Helen Keller’s brilliant mind and inspiring story won her many fans and a high profile
worldwide. She was friends with people like author Mark Twain, and met with every
American president who served during her lifetime.
Above all, she inspired others not to let physical challenges stand in the way of achieving
their full potentials.
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