Few, if any, would argue the fact that Helen Keller, born June 27, 1880 in rural Alabama, is the most well known figure in the history of the deaf-blind community. But all too many people know little about the deaf-blind beyond Helen Keller.
The Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, scheduled each year to coincide with her birthday, is being celebrated June 21 to 29, 2009. While the weeklong celebration honors Helen’s memory and tremendous contributions, it also serves as a reminder of the thriving deaf-blind community that continues today.
In fact, the goal for this year’s theme - “Deaf-Blindness Didn’t Stop With Helen Keller” - is to change the assumption that Helen Keller is the only recognizable person who is deaf-blind, according to the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC). The intent of this special week is to show the diversity, accomplishments and potential of today’s deaf-blind community.
Learn more about how to participate in the Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week on the HKNC website.
Visit www.HearMore.com to view products for the deaf and deaf-blind.
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