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Helen Keller, an Inspiration

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Day 3987 of October 29, 2025

The quotation of Helen Keller can be such an inspiration to hearing impaired and hearing normal people. Her life story is indeed one in which two women, Miss Keller and Miss Ann Sullivan proved that together, ' they did accomplish so much!'
I have worked with the hearing impaired. Just a couple of times I interpreted for visually impaired students in school. It was more of a challenge for me than them because I worried that my signs were not big enough for them to see or that they had learned the signs I used. Each time, the student nodded and said that it was fine. These were special and intelligent students. I am sure that their deaf friends helped them as they grew up together. And,if Helen's parents learned sign language and tried to communicate with this child, they did a wonderful job.
Each child, who I worked with seemed that they had not been intimidated by anything. They were also friendly with all of their peers.
In the case of Helen Keller, she had received attention from her parents who wanted the best for them. Helen had the family's cook's daughter to play with and create signs of their own before Miss Sullivan came to their home. For the particulars, there is a very good movie about Helen Keller's life.
Miss Keller went to college with Miss Sullivan as her interpreter. She met Mark Twain. And Helen helped to co-found the ACLU.
I am very impressed with this young lady who had so many obstacles to overcome. Other children might have been put in an institution to exist and be forgotten at that time in history. Helen's parents were right on track.
So a physical impediment is a barrier or obstacle. With the right family and friends, life can become one of rewarding experiences. Any handicap can slow one down in maturation of life, but only if one lets it be a dead-end or permanent deterrent. Helen Keller took the high road and the right road. Even people with good vision can see that.