Helen Keller Day is a commemorative day to celebrate the birth of Helen Keller, observed on June 27 annually.
Helen Keller was born deaf and blind, she persevered in life and achieved her goals. She became a prolific writer, published numerous books, founded the “American Foundation for the Blind,” and served as an advocate for people with disabilities.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, observed Helen Keller’s Day on 27th June 2023, through the institutions associated with it by conducting various events at more than 50 places across India.
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