Articles related to "Helen Keller"



Helen Keller (June 1880 – June 1968)
With the help of her teacher, Helen Keller overcame the huge obstacles of both deafness and blindness to write and advocate for the benefit of others.
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Helen Keller's Birthplace in Tuscumbia
On the National Register of Historic Places, Helen Keller's Birthplace, Ivy Green, is in the small town of Tuscumbia in the northwest corner of Alabama.
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An Inspiring Visit to Ivy Green
Visit a place where one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century was born--Ivy Green, home of Helen Keller, in Tuscumbia, Alabama!
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Appreciating Teachers
With many Teacher Appreciation Day/Week events coming up in the next few months, this article gives a little of the history of Teacher Appreciation Day, and some links to those who deserve appreciation for their work with children.
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Helen Keller: A Woman Who Broke Through Barriers
An article about Helen Keller's acheivements, how she touched people and became independent in society.
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Ivy Green
Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. At her birthplace home, Ivy Green, she learned her first word and the formed a background to become a writer and speaker that would influence the lives of people around the world.
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Quotes of Helen Keller
Helen Keller leave us inspiring words on faith and life.
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The Legacy
What Legacy will we see for our futures, and our childrens' futures in the next four years?
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The Miracle Worker
A great film version of the story of Helen Keller.
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Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Two
Second Installment of Our Series That Ranks the Twenty-Five Individuals That Have Most Effectively Advanced America’s Founding Principles
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New Year Disability Awareness
Almost everyone makes resolutions for the new year. Why not make "awareness" your resolution? Teach others about your child's disability and ABILITIES!
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Reading Resource Profile of AFB
Through its many technological innovations, the American Foundation for the Blind carries on Helen Keller's legacy of expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
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This Miracle Worker Needs Work
It has been a rough 24 hours for the Vancouver Playhouse - first reeling from the death of Lloyd Nicholson, and the next day having to open a very difficult play.
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"Amazing People"
Amazing People and their accomplishemnts, and how they affect our lives with inspiration.
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Blind Globe and Map Studies in World Geography
Doing geography differently can work wonders for teachers and students. Here explore doing sighted and blind studies of globes and world maps to challenge and excite.
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Creative Encounter: Part Two of Two
How many times has our sense of "bad timing" kept us from going on with a difficult, seemingly impossible task? We give up just before we are to experience our moment of splendid accomplishment. This book is full of life-changing exercises that will change your paradigm.
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The Biggest Lie We Learn
Contemporary examples relating to slavery illustrate the power an individual can wield.
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Best Movies About Teachers
Teachers sometimes need to be reminded about why they teach in the first place.
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Scented Gardens for the Blind
The visual stimulation of colorful plants and flowers is a pleasure of most gardens; for those who are unable to experience this, fragrant aromas arouse the senses.
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Confederates in the U.S. Capitol
Helen Keller has ousted Confederate officer Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall collection, but the building abounds in Confederate heroes.
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Dramatic Links for High School Teachers, Part 1
THE MIRACLE WORKER, ROMEO AND JULIET, HAMLET, AND MACBETH
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Zen Quotes by Sun Sign
Here are some great meditations for your sign. From the blogs' "Zen Quote of the Day" series.
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This I Believe
A book of essays from remarkable people, some well known, others not, reflecting the beliefs and character of a wide spectrum of people.
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ASL Alphabet Activities
Children tend to learn better through movement. Help them learn letters and their sounds with sign language.
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Christmas Quotations, Sayings and Phrases
Greeting cards, children's crafts, homemade gift tags, ornaments and holiday decorations all use favorite or meaningful quotes of the holiday season.
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History Crafts and Printable Index
An ongoing index of crafts, printables and projects relating to history.
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Inspirational Quotes on Life for Positive Living
Find below inspirational quotes on life for positive living and share words of encouragement to get motivated.
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Make a Braided Rug
Go back to the days of Laura Ingalls Wilder with this easy to make braided rug. Perfect for a study of the book Little House on the Prairie.
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Mind, Body and Soul
How writing and hearing impairment may affect your mind, body and soul.
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NFB-Louis Braille Commemorative Coin
Louis Braille gave language to the blind. The NFB has championed braille literacy more than any world organization. A new US coin honors both achievements.
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Not a Nice Place to Visit and I Would Not Want to Live There
Out of work? No money? Worse yet, no one to turn to for help? These days we have numerous safety nets to catch us if we find ourselves in that situation, but see what our grandparents faced back in the 19th century. It could mean a trip to the Poorhouse.
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Road Rules by Andrew J. Sherman
Andrew J. Sherman explains his 12 essential rules of the road to help others navigate through personal problems in their life.
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Using Oral Deaf Education to Teach Deaf Children
There are different degrees of hearing loss, and many deaf and hearing impaired children have some residual hearing.
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Women In Health History
Part three of women in health history focusing in the classroom.
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Prairie Tale: A Memoir by Melissa Gilbert
Melissa Gilbert grew up on camera and is best known for her role as Laura on Little House on the Prairie. Her memoir covers her life from childhood star to adult actor.
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2002 Children's Literature Award Winners Part II
2002 children's literature award winners including Sibert Award and Bel Pura Belpre Award for Latino writers. Ideas on how to use these books as examples to learn from for writing for children.
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A Time To Think About Others
The holiday season is a time for celeberation, but like many others I also find it to be a time for reflection. Amidst the shopping, eating, and visiting, many of us cannot help but look back at the year that has passed and ponder what was, what could have been, and what will be.
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Accepting Ourselves
What accepting your hearing impairment can do for you...
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Biography for Children
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Book Review of When Crickets Cry
Charles Martin's book explores the multiplicity of meanings given to the word heart as both an organ of life and the seat of emotion.
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Boston Terrier Breed Profile
Possessing great intelligence and energy, this brachyacephalic breed loves to play as well as cuddle.
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Capitol Visitor Center Spotlights Unsung Heroes
The Capitol Visitor Center in Washington D.C. will be displaying statues of Ephraim McDowell and 23 other Americans most Capitol Hill visitors won't even recognize.
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Historic Photos of Tallahassee
A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee.
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How to Adjust to Newly Acquired Deafness
Coping with deafness and hearing loss, whether sudden or gradually increasing, can be very difficult. Here are some thoughts on adjusting to new levels of hearing.
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Love Quotes and Valentines Day Sayings
These inspiring and funny sayings and Valentines Day quotes about love are a great addition to a Valentines Day card, holiday greeting card or scrapbook.
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Tennessee Fitness Spa - Natural Bridge, Tennesse
The name says "spa," but in some ways it's more like summer camp for adults.
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Top Six Blind Reading Resources
Teachers seeking to increase class participation, performance, and self-confidence of blind students should encourage them to cultivate specialized reading resources.
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Wise Quotes from Great Thinkers
Why do people find quotes and wise thoughts by great thinkers so interesting? Words of wisdom can touch the soul, make one think, and create a shift in one's life view.
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Best Guard Dog
A good guard dog will protect the home while providing companionship.
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Challenging Times Requires Innovative Thinking
The "old" way of thinking is no longer adequate in the 21st Century and people have to be inventive if they are to aim for superior results.
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