1895 portrait of Helen Keller as she sits with her head resting on Annie Sullivan's shoulder.

As readers of HELEN know, this journal is named after HELEN KELLER, an American icon in the disability community. Known for her fortitude, resilience, accomplishments and legacy, we have always felt HELEN was the right name at the right time, and the support of our readers continues to demonstrate that.

Throughout her life, Helen Keller attributed her success to her teacher and companion Anne Sullivan. "By the vitalizing power of her beautiful friendship, she has stirred and enlarged my faculties. She has held me up to the ideals of the great and the good. She has opened my eyes to find my fellow men that need help, and it is the dearest joy of her life to have me do the most that lies in my power for them."

“ANNIE’S PAGE will showcase stories of extraordinary individuals who’ve dedicated their lives to ensuring that people with disabilities are given every opportunity to excel.”

On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan began teaching six-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months. Under Sullivan’s tutelage, including her pioneering “touch teaching” techniques, Keller flourished, eventually graduating from college and becoming an international lecturer and activist. Sullivan, later dubbed “the miracle worker,” remained Keller’s interpreter and constant companion until the older woman’s death in 1936.

The Editors of HELEN have always credited teachers, therapists, and direct support professionals for their contributions in assisting individuals with disabilities to reach their potential.

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ANNIE’S PAGE showcases those extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to ensuring that people with disabilities are given every opportunity to excel. HELEN Journal welcomes its readers to submit recommendations for individuals to take their place at ANNIE’S PAGE.

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