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Howe Building, Perkins School for the Blind (1912). On October 7, 1880, Sullivan began her studies at the Perkins School. [2] Although her first years at Perkins were humiliating because of her rough manners, she managed to connect with a few teachers and made progress with her learning.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Anne Sullivan was a teacher who taught Helen Keller, who was deaf, mute, and blind, how to communicate and read Braille.
Jul 24, 2024 · Anne Sullivan, American teacher of Helen Keller, widely recognized for her achievement in educating to a high level a person without sight, hearing, or normal speech. The two began working together in 1887, and Sullivan remained with Keller until her own death in 1936.
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Nov 24, 2009 · On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan begins teaching six-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months.
What techniques did Anne Sullivan use to teach Helen Keller? Anne Sullivan used physical touch, repetition, and patience to teach Helen Keller language, communication, and academic subjects, ultimately helping her overcome her disabilities and achieve great success.
Mar 2, 2020 · In 1887, a 20-year-old Sullivan, a recent graduate of the Perkins Institution for the Blind, arrived at Keller's Alabama home to become the young girl's teacher.
Aug 25, 2017 · Sullivan's own experience of visual impairment encouraged her to help others with the same condition, leading her to become a teacher of the blind.
