June 27, 1880

Helen Keller was born in 1880 with sight and hearing, but an illness at eighteen months left her deaf and blind. Keller overcame these disabilities to became an international spokesperson championing the causes of education, research, and opportunity for the blind. Among her many accomplishments are publishing fourteen books, visiting thirty-five countries, and meeting every U.S. president from Coolidge to Kennedy.

The American Foundation for the Blind
Helen Keller worked for The American Foundation for the Blind from 1924 until her death in 1968. Although this autobiography page lacks illustration, it is an excellent resource for school reports. There are plenty of Helen Keller photos at AFB.org; they are simply a few clicks away. To uncover them, follow Information Center (in the upper left-hand corner) to Helen Keller Archives. On the archive page, you’ll not only be rewarded with photo galleries, but also papers, speeches, and letters.

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