Hi there! My name is Helen Keller. 

I was born in 1880 in Alabama.

I changed the lives of millions of people with disabilities by bringing them courage and hope.

When I was almost two years old, I got really sick. My parents were really worried.

Although I eventually got better, I lost my sight and hearing because my illness.

This is a photo of me "finger spelling" into Anne's hand.

It was frustrating trying to talk with my family! My parents knew I needed special help.

They asked Anne Sullivan to help me. She taught me how to spell words.

Anne also taught me how to read using braille. 

Braille is a system of raised bumps that can be read by blind people.

When I turned 19, I went off to college. 

I was the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college!