why did helen find the class in compositions under which she works in college?
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Keller, Helen — Story of My Life: Part 5
in: Blindness, People, Social Welfare Issues
Helen Keller’s Own Story of Her Life
Written Entirely by the Wonderful Girl Herself
“In the story of my life here presented to the readers ofThe Ladies’ Home Journal, I have tried to show that afflictions may be looked at in such a way that they become privileges.”
by Helen Keller, Cambridge, 1902
Introduction
Today, disabled college students have many different types of accommodations—or modifications—available to make their studies easier: books in Braille or on CD, note takers, extra time on exams, among others. But when Helen Keller began attending college in 1900, none of these options were available.
Under duress, Radcliffe College made a few crucial accommodations for Keller: Anne Sullivan was permitted to interpret Helen Keller’s classes for her, and Keller could use a typewriter for her assignments and exams. Sullivan also did not press for additional modifications; she felt that the public would question Keller’s achievement if Radcliffe made special provisions for Keller.
Otherwise Keller and Sullivan were on their own. They found it tough going. Sullivan had to interpret lectures for Keller, then read the textbooks to Keller. As a result, Keller spent far more time on her studies than her counterparts. Keller also continued to advocate for blind and deaf people throughout her college years. As Keller explains, she did not have the typical college experience.
in: Blindness, People, Social Welfare Issues
Helen Keller’s Own Story of Her Life
Written Entirely by the Wonderful Girl Herself
“In the story of my life here presented to the readers ofThe Ladies’ Home Journal, I have tried to show that afflictions may be looked at in such a way that they become privileges.”
by Helen Keller, Cambridge, 1902
Introduction
Today, disabled college students have many different types of accommodations—or modifications—available to make their studies easier: books in Braille or on CD, note takers, extra time on exams, among others. But when Helen Keller began attending college in 1900, none of these options were available.
Under duress, Radcliffe College made a few crucial accommodations for Keller: Anne Sullivan was permitted to interpret Helen Keller’s classes for her, and Keller could use a typewriter for her assignments and exams. Sullivan also did not press for additional modifications; she felt that the public would question Keller’s achievement if Radcliffe made special provisions for Keller.
Otherwise Keller and Sullivan were on their own. They found it tough going. Sullivan had to interpret lectures for Keller, then read the textbooks to Keller. As a result, Keller spent far more time on her studies than her counterparts. Keller also continued to advocate for blind and deaf people throughout her college years. As Keller explains, she did not have the typical college experience.
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