Helen Keller: Her Life and Intellectual and Political Activity 1900-1926

Abstract

The importance of this topic stems from its tracing of the life of one of the world's most famous women who overcame several fundamental difficulties. The character of a woman who fought disability with great determination, earning herself the title of “Miracle Worker.” This topic falls within the framework of using history to draw from successful experiences in caring for and rescuing people with disabilities through the enactment of laws that protect their rights to health, education, work, and post-retirement care. This contributes to supporting institutions that care for people with disabilities. The title of the research is “Helen Keller: Her Life and Intellectual and Political Activities 1900-1926.” It includes an introduction, three chapters, and a conclusion. The title of the first chapter is: Her Family History, Educational Stages, and Early Activities until 1900. The second chapter deals with her intellectual and political activities until 1913. The third chapter is entitled: Her Defense of the Disabled in World War I 1915-1926.