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Helen Keller
Advocate and author who overcame deaf-blindness
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Helen Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. Despite losing her sight and hearing at a young age, she became the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a prominent advocate for people with disabilities.
- Education
Montessori
- Notes
Helen Keller's education incorporated Montessori methods, which emphasized independence and self-directed learning.
- Notable Achievements
- First deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree
- Advocate for people with disabilities
- Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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