12 Blind Leaders You Should Know (Who Aren’t Helen Keller)
It’s hard to imagine someone who hasn’t heard of Helen Keller. Blind and deaf after an illness at 19 months of age, Keller is a standard-setter for a life lived with no limits. She left her mark on the world as a leader in political and social change—and worked at the American Foundation for the Blind for more than 40 years. If for some reason you’re not familiar with Keller, or would like to learn more, AFB has the world’s largest collection of materials relating to her life and work, which you can access through the fully accessible digital Helen Keller Archive. But there are countless other leaders who are blind or visually impaired who you might not be as familiar with. They are exceptional not only in their individual achievements, but also in the ways they have shaped the world for others who are visually impaired.
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