Also, Helen Keller was very active in social affairs. After learning about the horrific poorhouses (institutions for the mentally disabled) and how they were used for physically disabled people, Helen realized that she must do something. Also horrified with the conditions of the asylums, Helen pushed for reforms for the handicapped. She pushed for ending the practice of placing deaf, blind, and mute people in asylums. She joined several organizations against the terrible treatment of those in the asylums. Helen also wrote in the Kansas City Star and the Ladies' Home Journal about issues such as these. Helen Keller certainly has made her mark on society.
In addition, Helen Keller made numerous tours around the world. On these tours, Helen lectured about life for the severely handicapped. She traveled to North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Sullivan was Helen's voice on and off-stage, and she spoke with great conviction for Helen.
In conclusion, Helen Keller definitely had a huge impact on the world. Her many writings and articles in magazines, newspapers, and books were read worldwide. Her work improved the treatment of disabled people and changed their future educations. She wanted everyone to be able to learn, for she herself had learned much since she first understood. She once said, "I felt a misty consciousness...I felt knowledge as if it was once forgotten." Helen Keller wanted this, knowledge, for all people, and made great progress in providing just that.
By @Limxzero
