In 1984, President Regan made the last week of June into Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week in order to commemorate her birthday (June 27, 1880). The purpose of this week is to enhance the awareness of the deaf-blind population and their need for recognition within society.
(from the website Health News)
The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults has more information about Deaf-Blindness week as well as articles and resources about dead-blindness.
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2 comments:
I have such admiration for Helen Keller. Thank you for posting this. Barbara
Didn't know this..
thanks for letting us know
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