HELEN KELLER SPEAKS OUT

[chocolateicecream221]

This video is beautiful. Shows how one can overcome adversity and make a difference. All they sickos who find it a joke to poke fun at this woman, aren't human. Pathetic, how dare you use your eyes and ears for evil whilst this woman was given none, it baffles me.

[TheTim0013]

I'm here for 10 minutes and I wonder how is it possible? I mean she has no way of hearing, seeing or talking. . I am impressed

Respect

[Bunnyfunnybonbon]

i just learned helen was the one that tryed to help other blind and deaf people

by her going to school and very good things

[jayremmi]

She is amazing, and listen to how they speak. American English has degenerated so much since then.

[opaque1231]

people who are deaf and blind- hats off-- i think you are the most cleverest beautiful people in the world. .. Its amazing how she can understand the words that are quickly done one her hand.. amazing!!!!!!Bollywood movie BLACK is inspired by helen keller. mind blowing performance.... one to watch. so sad yet amazing xx lov u helen!!!

[alekSfoxtrot]

Wow. I've made jokes making fun of this woman. I'm an a hole! I have a new found respect for this woman and wish I had a quarter of the will power and mental capabilities of her!

[eBiology]

It would be very interesting to learn how neuroplasticity allowed this woman to make touch her primary sense. Very inspiring.

[LizzoLango]

Amazing! Absolutely inspiring

[cupcake37085]

She was a great woman

[rachm1991]

Helen Keller inspires me so freakin' much. She's one of my major inspirations in life. And I speak the same way as her (speech impairment), which is another reason why I feel I can relate to her in a way. She'll always be an amazing person!

[Sheenkekebesties]

this is amazing

[cupcake37085]

Wow

[meddetect10]

How wonderful to see her! Lovely lady! Thanks for this video.

[minthoelful]

thanks for sharing such an inspiring video:) I learn a lot from this video, it teaches me how to be grateful to God, and stop complaining. Greetings from Indonesia!

[Cherry28K]

WOWWWW!!!! i believe she was blessed!!!!!

[euphorial]

My God.. We all sit here and complain and moan about the small things in life, me being one of them. Yet, here we have a woman who was blind and deaf and almost dumb; yet she saw, she heard, and she SPOKE! This video spoke to my heart. We should feel blessed just to be able to watch and listen to this video. We should all (and I know I am) be ASHAMED of ourselves for complaining about the small things! Pull a 'Helen Keller' and create a revolution! Do something with yourself! Much love to all.

[deepfreezevideo]

Pity that Alabama's "idiot laws" and Helen's own parents worked to prevent her from marrying Peter Fagan, the secretary who fell in love with her.

[AdutMusono]

Wow, orang buta dan tuli juga bisa sukses, kita harus syukuri kita bisa lihat dan dengar lihat tu Helen Keller udah buta dan tuli bisa sukses jadi BELAJAR KERAS!!

[BellaSilvery]

She's a very inspiring person! Thankyou for sharing

[Prican271984]

Excellent clip,, very touching :-)

[sirhymer]

Thank you so much for this video. I have always thought sign language to be a beautiful art. There is an autistic boy with a beautiful voice who sings in our choir. He uses sign language during "The Lords Prayer." Slowly, but surely, I'm learning it. Don't know why, but just looking at Ms. Keller in this video, I feel love for her. I scrapbook a lot and find myself using her quotes many times. What an inspiration she is!! Thanks again.

[donairs100]

Astounding. She exemplifies the human brain's imperative for communication. I can't imagine the frustration she must have felt, knowing every time she spoke her ideas were transmitted into a medium she could never experience or fully understand.

[SwitchieSam]

Thank you so much for posting this! I had to watch this to write a paper for my ASL class. I am also sick with a bronchial infection and my asthma. I was unable to watch this at school, since I am feeling very ill. This made it easy for me to get my work done at home, while resting. I have to watch 1 more video. Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate it. 

[Jilbo2001]

thanks for sharing this. I have posted it in my special needs group. So What If I'm Needy, Special Needs That Is... on fb. I've seen The Miracle Worker movie like so many have. But, to actually view the real deal. This is too cool. : ) Jilly

[renee2464]

Wow! So inspiring!



[keeshunna16]

i love the movie !!!

[MsLemonhead777]

I'm not sure if that lady next to Helen is Anne Sullivan or not. But nevertheless, Helen Keller was an amazing woman and her legacy will live on forever.

[teamperrin1]

@MsLemonhead777 it is not anne sulivan

[ClaudiaJacksonx]

I loved learning about her since I was in 2nd grade. Now I'm in 8th & she's such a smart woman. I love her. & this is the first time hearing her voice and she speaks so perfectly for a blind and deaf person. Love you Helen. RIP-3

1880-1968.

[amyhill768]

All she wanted to do was speak clearly? I think she spoke more clear than anyone. God bless this woman.

[Mintra096]

I love her, she so amazing.

[Perthreus]

A lesson in confidence and humility.

Is this a clip from the documentary by Nancy Hamilton?

Greetings from Germany!

[connylovesships1404]

She's truly one of the most remarkable and extraordinary women I've ever heard of!

Hearing her speak gets me teary-eyed...

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[beautiful0soul]

Had no clue they had video of her. So cool.

[videocrack246]

I have to say i find Helen Keller to be the most extraordinary and inspirational woman in the history of time. I truly do.

[WATTHECHEESE101]

At 2:52 that lady totally rolled her eyes when Helen interrupted her

[sankha82]

i read her story, and watch her videos whenever i feel down and demotivated. she was an amazing human being.

[WATTHECHEESE101]

Turkey remarkable

[Hochichin]

Amazing woman, she speaks beautiful for someone who never heard the sounds before. I could understand her completely with the other woman translating.

[fisteberg]

@Hochichin Actually Real Helen heard her parent's voice and sounds of birds,and on and on before her sad illness at 19 months.After this illness she forgot about these sounds but later she remembered she could hear as a toddler.

[TheSporiness]

Wow, This is amazing!

[theblogtwins101]

is this really her ?

[nausicaa50]

@theblogtwins101 yes

[platepluscup123]

i wonder how they taught her the finger system thing.

[9CRoC4]

@platepluscup123 i guess,that first she learned to read braille,and then....this way they could tell her the finger movements for certain words

[Xanthe120]

@9CRoC4 apparently her translator put her hand under some water and then signed water in her hand and then i guess once she knew that she was communicating with her she could teach her the alphabet....

[TaySwiftFan132000]

she reads faster then me 

[TaySwiftFan132000]

why is it black and white color was made by tht time

[bugboys98]

@TaySwiftFan132000 No it wasn't....

[Lp062607]

Wow she must be hella smart to even no how to talk for someone deaf n can't see!!! I no a guy who is only deaf but he can't speak...so she's smart!

[Battlepanda911]

@Lp062607 That guy can speak, but if you were born deaf you don't know the language. Helen Keller became blind and deaf. Also, I don't think you should be judging others intelligence. Know* / And* / Know* again,

[lostgrl06]

Both extraordinary women! I have loved both since elementary school, when I became obsessed with sign language and helping those with special needs. I would have loved to have met both women.

I need a time machine.

[awebreeze1]

wonderful video and so sad she wasn't allowed to marry. So many biased attitudes then, and she had to suffer such loneliness.

[TheOldstufffan]

An insipiration to us all! A brilliant woman!

[1234tfd]

I'm glad she lived in our era so we can have video records of her. A remarkable woman. So was 'Teacher', Ann Sullivan.

[KataraZuko]

I read a biography about helen keller when i was eight years old, and her story has always inspired me. I think anne sullivan was one of the most amazing women in history. You rarely ever see determination and wisdom like hers.

[VampireTears13]

I could understand most of what she was saying, I'm impressed :)

[TheBrooklynUSA]

SO CAN I. IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT SHE DOESN'T REALIZE JUST HOW CLEAR HER WORDS ARE.

[9880233508]

It is an lifetime achievemt dear. Many thanks for you for uploading. Many will see it and learn out of htis. (kiss)

[mrpapafunky7879]

Now kids with all senses cant learn to read although the quality of teaching has diminished along with the american culture

[SlytherinChick95]

how she could have learned even that with no way of seeing or hearing people talk... i am baffled.

[mrpapafunky7879]

@SlytherinChick95 how could she of learned?look who her teacher was,.Anne Sullivan was just as remarkable as Helen.Can you imagine the patience and determination it took to bring helen as far as she did.Both women are equally remarkable.And yes i am baffled still.It's downright amazing!

[collegesuccess]

“The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision.”

–Helen Keller

[desolate2]

That's astounding! I've never seen her until now. Just amazing!

[amannndaa]

Such an amazing, inspiring person! For never being able to hear or see, I think she did a great job speaking!

[XOXnonhaterXOX]

I love Helen Keller She's truly the most Incredible woman ( I'm so surprised she can talk)

[XOXnonhaterXOX]

The best!!! ( I kinda understood her) I luv Helen Keller shes really remarkable

[comradecommedy]

Truly remarkable.

[venegasinc]

Simply amazing! I was watching videos of Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali in awe. Ms. Keller inspires me in a deeper way and to a greater degree. Thank you for sharing this video.

[turtleondope]

Classic eye roll at 2:52

[tatayloverswift]

I just watched the miracle worker (1962) for the first time. I think it is remarkable that someone like Helen could learn and speak. It truly teaches us that we can do anything...

[jackowacko45]

How did she learn to sign with her fingers if she cant hear or speak? if i was death and blind and someone just came up to me and touched my fingers i wouldnt have a fucking clue what they were doing...

[joshiesworld]

@jackowacko45 Lol, a lot of people always says "death" instead of "deaf".

[kevico2]

@jackowacko45 you mean "deaf" and blind. If YOU were DEATH, you sure as hell WOULD NOT know what they were doing.. lol! Just teasing... Lots of people make that mistake!

[gococo99]

All i can say is wow. What a remarkable person.

[gococo99]

She's amazing. Probably the most remarkable women who ever lived. she was determined, and look what she accomplished. No sound, No sight, but she did it all. she even wrote a book. all i can say is wow. What an inspiration.

[gococo99]

she's amazing. Probably the most remarkable women who ever lived. she was determined, and look what she accomplished. No sound, No sight, but she did it all. she even wrote a book. all i can say is wow. What an inspiration

[monicab46]

is really she..... amazing she was a really good person, we can learn a lot of her

[lymmontijo87]

Im glad she found a way to be and not be lost forever in the chaos that must have been her mind before learning.

[IamHelenKeller]

@hotblockids - Hi Neil,

Actually ,Helen Keller enjoyed an occasional mixed drink or two.....she usually preferred a Martini.

But that fact wasn't too widely shared with the outside world. Because the public liked to think of her as being very pure and innocent. I'm not sure if she ever got drunk....but we have to assume she may have had one too many once in awhile .... just like most people that occasionally drink.

Thanks for the interesting question....

Have a great day! :c)

[hotblockids]

@IamHelenKeller woah! thats cool!!

[chihuahuabulldog]

WOW!! I saw a movie about her, staring Patty Duke, decades ago. But this is so amazing to see the REAL Helen Keller. I always knew she was a very amazing person. This is great. Thank you so much.

[IamHelenKeller]

@chihuahuabulldog - I'm so glad you enjoyed the video....

Thanks so much for the kind comment....it means a lot.

Best wishes for a wonderful new day! :c)

[isaiah92734]

@IamHelenKeller i also enjoyed dis vid it was amazing i always wanted 2 c her and hear her i never imagined her 2 look that way i always imagined idk somthing else

[RozziJRD]

@chihuahuabulldog As a child, I lived in Russellville, Alabama, about 20 miles from Tuscumbia, where Hellen Keller was born.  I first learned about her when I visited her birthplace and then from all the books I chose to read about her afterwards. She lived a life that was not only amazing, but also inspirational. I can't imagine what triumphs this exceptionally intelligent lady might have achieved, had she not had to overcome the obstacles fate put in her path. Thank you for this video.

[jmitterii2]

It's amazing she can speak at all. Not being able to see how the toungue should roll and hear all at the same time. Her will is strong.

[Jarrelka]

i dont get it how is she able to speak if she,s never heard. How does she know the meaning of ..... when she,s never heard...... Im in shock !

[JadeGreenKitty]

Watching this brought a lump to my throat. Helen and all of her helpers and companions are a true gift to the world. Not only to the world of the disabled, but to the rest of the world. I feel it teaches us acceptance, compassion and utmost.... love. She was and will always be an incredible woman. Thank you very very much for sharing this with us.

[jazzyluvswaka]

i didnt know she could say words

[IamHelenKeller]

@jazzyluvswaka - Yes.... She could speak. But she it was difficult for her. And she was never really happy with

the results.

Thanks for your interest.

Have a great day! : ))

[lizzy596]

wow...this makes me cry....it's people like her that restore one's faith in humanity...and the funny thing is, everything she says can be understood pretty clearly if you close your eyes and just listen rather than looking at her lips which don't quite make the normal movements...anyway, I would never have had the strength of will or frankly the energy to learn to speak as she did...amazing woman

[ellenoriordan]

her voice is that of hope

she is an incredible woman that i admire from the botom of mt heart

[JumboJimbo2011]

It's fascinating to see how someone blind and deaf from a very early age learn to communicate and to interact with the world.

[IamHelenKeller]

@JumboJimbo2011 - Hi Jimbo,

Thanks for the thoughtful comment....

Glad you liked it : )

[JumboJimbo2011]

@IamHelenKeller Thanks. I had only really heard the name and knew a little about her until I saw this video and I thought that it was amazing that she was able to function as she did considering that she was deaf, dumb and blind and that she is able to be aware of those around her and that she was able to communicate and interact with them and I do find it genuinely fascinating and inspiring.

[groovylocks]

ah pfft whatever.. she didn't learn to speak clearly so what?? Most sighted and hearing never learn to speak clearly and NEVER achieved what she did.

Helen.. you're all good baby.

[helloportland]

wow, she sounds so smart. If she lived now she'd probably be like Stephen Hawkings

[hotlatinoikid]

what a wonderful video i have a tattoo quote from here in my arms..

life is either a daring adventure or nothing

thank you for been so strong :)

[iluvcokeandsprite]

she is just an incredible person

[THESMG95]

i just wanted to say that helen and anne are my inspiration helen for being the strongest person i had ever known and anne for being the best teacher ever really big inspiration thank you helen and anne

[IamHelenKeller]

@THESMG95 - I so glad you enjoyed the video!

I agree....With out Anne Sullivan..I don't think Helen would have been the same person.

Best Wishes!

[heartsforhearts123]

@Iajmh sorry she's dead

[sockkid12356]

Lajmh... Helen is dead :(

[lajmh]

I can understand some words.

Did you catch the the companion's eyes roll when Helen interrupted her? It's just for a brief moment.

Someday somewhere I hope to meet Helen myself.

[lajmh]

Though I am not blind deaf or mute, Helen Keller has always been a personal hero of mine in that she has overcome life's obstacles.

After watching The Miracle Worker many times over the years, reading Ms. Keller's autobiography, and other bios about Helen, it's AMAZING to finally actually hear the REAL Helen Keller speak with her OWN mouth.

[IamHelenKeller]

@lajmh - Yes...A lot of people have never heard Helen Keller speak.

But actually quite a few recordings of Helen's voice exist.

I'm happy you liked the video.

Thanks for your kind interest : )



[wrjamescom]

@IamHelenKeller That was the firt time I've heard her and I'm in my 50s. She was an inspiration to all, but the really amazing person in her story was Anne Sullivan.

[IamHelenKeller]

@wrjamescom Yes....Without Anne Sullivan....Helen wouldn't have turned out to be the same person.

Actually... I have several video clips with Helen speaking....

I've been lucky enough to locate and share a lot of old film footage of her.

Thanks for your interest....it means a lot : )

[ChelseaKaylene]

I don't understand how she was taught the meaning of words without ever being able to hear. There had to be some initial learning process, which I can't understand. I know, she was impacted by an illness and was blind, and deaf from the result, but surely 19 months is too young to be able to comprehend the meaning of words. I'm in awe

[rexana]

@ChelseaKaylene Her teacher would make her feel something, like running water, then on the other hand she would make motions trying to symbolise water so that she would know her teacher was trying to tell her something about it, and then spell out the word on her palm.

[Money101Hogs]

i love helen, but annie is super underapriciated at times...

[IamHelenKeller]

@Money101Hogs -That's very true....

Anne Sullivan was one of a kind.

It's lucky for Helen that Anne existed.

Warm Wishes!

[Money101Hogs]

@IamHelenKeller Oh she was :) I'm playing helen in my school's preformance of The Miracle worker :)

[IamHelenKeller]

@Money101Hogs - That would be fascinating....

What role will you play???

[IamHelenKeller]

@Money101Hogs - Playing the role of Helen will be a great challenge...

But, of course playing any role in the Miracle Worker would be wonderful.

I wish you the best of luck! : )

[Money101Hogs]

@IamHelenKeller Thanks! ahhh its in under 2 weeks >.< I'm so nervous ill forget my blocking...

[see4ward]

It's amazing that she knew she didn't speak clearly. She DOES, however, have a fairly normal "deaf tone".  What an AMAZING woman! I loved Miracle Worker when everything comes together. Can you imagine being a part of that? Wow...just...Wow!!

[IamHelenKeller]

@see4ward - Helen realized she didn't speak clearly because she requested that Anne Sullivan and her other speech therapists, always be honest with her. And to tell her when her attempts at speaking weren't successful. Yes,... the  "Miracle Worker" movie, was itself a "Miracle".

Best Regards! : )

[rentpenguin]

I think she speaks amazingly well considering. I could understand most of that.

What an amazing lady; truly inspirational =)

[IamHelenKeller]

@rentpenguin - Hi Bec,

Thanks for the warm comment.

I also think she speaks reasonably well....

When everything is considered!

Have a great day! : ))

[harisel]

I thought the 29 year old deaf was amazing...I didnt know Helen existed, and i am feeling so proud for her, even after so many years...

[IamHelenKeller]

@harisel - Hi Fekish,

Thanks for the nice comment.

I'm glad you liked the video.....

Best wishes for you : )

[xTiffaneex]

Amazing.

[IamHelenKeller]

@xTiffaneex - Thanks Tiffanee,

So glad you enjoyed the video...

Hope you have a great new day! : )

[JasielMartin92]

Helen is a wonderful person

[JasielMartin92]

Helen is a wonderful person

[IAmBreeLynne]

What an amazing woman...

[IamHelenKeller]

@IAmBreeLynne - Hi Breelynne,

I'm really happy you liked the video....

Thanks for watching!  : )

[SleepHollowing]

Amazing, such brilliant people are Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan.

[IamHelenKeller]

@SleepHollowing - Hi Molly,

Thanks for the warm comment...

Have a wonderful weekend! : ))

[TaiCh92]

she so great.i never thought i would see her like this.i was doing project by her.and i hope i will do it very well.thanks helen keller

[IamHelenKeller]

@TaiCh92 - I hope you do well on your Helen Keller project.

Thanks for the nice comment.

Have a wonderful new day : )

[TaiCh92]

she so great.i never thought i would see her like this.i was doing project by her.and i hope i will do it very well.thanks helen keller

[IdaCooki3Monst3r]

Hola! Mi no comprehendo que Helen Keller hablar de Anne. Como lo ella hablar Anne Sullivan?

[TaiCh92]

@IdaCooki3Monst3r

[IamHelenKeller]

@IdaCooki3Monst3r - Gracias por ver el video.

La mujer con Helen Keller es su compañera Polly Thomson.

Mis mejores deseos para usted, amigo mío : )

[helenajesstarzak]

These rare Helen Keller videos are great...

I never thought I would see her like this and hear her trying to talk.

Thank you for posting

[IamHelenKeller]

@helenajesstarzak - Hi Helena,

I'm so glad you enjoy the Helen Keller film clips.

I feel honored to be able to share them.

Best regards! : )

[danianrulz]

i cannot imagine being born blind and deaf :'(

i mean, being born with sight and hearing, then slowly going deaf is one thing, so then you have some sort of idea or memory, but poor hellen was born with nothing to go by :(

[UnrealHel]

@danianrulz No, Helen Keller was'nt born deaf and blind, she lost her sight and hearing after an fever illness when she was 19 months old. Because of this she actually had a memory of learning the word "water" before she became ill, which resulted in the incident referred to as the "Water scene" in the play and movie about her, when she in a moment of enlightenment exclaims "WO!", meaning water.

.. just saying.

[suppichan1811]

that is so amazing to be able to speak when shes deaf and blind....

[IamHelenKeller]

@suppichan1811 -It was a great accomplishment for her.

Thanks for watch....

Glad you liked it : )

[music2b4every1]

Helen Keller was an amazing woman! She spoke very well for someone who was both deaf and blind! God bless her, and may she always rest in peace. Thank you for uploading this.

[halynamyroslava]

Once more thank you

[megaboxxx]

such an amazing and inspiring human being they both were.

[IamHelenKeller]

@megaboxxx - Hi Nelson,

Yes...Amazing is the word for Helen Keller ..and her friend and companion Polly Thomson.

Thanks for watching the video, and leaving a nice comment.

Glad you liked it : )

[Thatmetaldude590]

She speaks insanely good for a deaf-blind

[IamHelenKeller]

@Thatmetaldude590 - I agree....

It's surprising she was able to learn to speak as well as she did.

Thanks for the nice comment.

Take care! : ))

[LoveTheVoiceWithin]

i am truly amazed and greatly inspired by Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan <3 I love you guys :

[IamHelenKeller]

@LoveTheVoiceWithin - Thanks for the kind comment.....

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video clip!

Best wishes....Always! : )

[lewismacfarlane]

The woman helping her deserved a lot more recognition than she got

[IamHelenKeller]

@lewismacfarlane - That's very true....

Polly Thompson is the woman that is interpreting what Helen Keller is saying.

She was Helen's companion for over 40 years. She took over after

Helen's original teacher, Anne Sullivan died.

But Polly Thomson doesn't always get very much recognition.

Thanks for watching!

[alivia777]

Wowza, the words she uses are so intelligent. What a miracle.

[IamHelenKeller]

@alivia777 - Hi Alivia,

Yes....I think Helen Keller's whole life was a miracle.

Thanks for the kind words!

Have a wonderful day! : ))

[DamiensBabyBear]

Everyone says, helen eller, helen keller. Congrats to Anne for not giving up on the girl! Did you see her roll her eyes at her, i love how she treated her like she would anyone, i'm sure they were such good companions. Congrat Helen, im so glad you knew the world.

[IamHelenKeller]

@DamiensBabyBear - Yes, Anne Sullivan deserves a lot of credit for not giving up on Helen.

Actually, Her teacher Anne died in the 1930's. This film was made in the 1950's... and The other woman in this video clip is Polly Thomson. ...Helen's friend and companion.

Yes...it's cute how Polly rolls her eyes during the film.

Thanks for watching!

[mesina011]

hellen keller was so usefull in earth

[IamHelenKeller]

@mesina011 - Thanks for the nice comment....

I'm happy you enjoyed the video!

Warm wishes for you! :)

[fisteberg]

@mesina011 Yes!definitely.She tought the world perseverance,patience and love.She spent her life trying to live a normal life,loving every person she got in touch with and she tought us that LOVE and Intelligence and courage are the things the most important in life."see with your heart"was her sentence.She developed the intelligence of the mind and the heart.A huge person and beautiful spirit.A shining person!RIP HELEN.AND ANN.

[gymnastfreak921]

this made me cry. she is my hero, and i will NEVER FORGET HER. this just shows that a person can overcome these things <3

[IamHelenKeller]

@gymnastfreak921 - Thanks very much for the warm comment....

I'm really glad you liked the video.

Yes....people can overcome many things...if they try hard enough! : )

[ballkicker200]

how did she learn to understand words

[IamHelenKeller]

@ballkicker200 -Her teacher Anne Sullivan taught her.

Some of the Anne Sullivan videos explain it.

Have a great day!!!! : ))

[AdIgnorantiam]

@ballkicker200 Helen learned to speak words the same way that you and I learn to speak words.... by experiencing the sound waves and the movement of the speaker's mouth, and mimicking over and over again until she was understood. The difference is that Helen uses her fingers to experience those sound waves and to feel the movement of the speaker's mouth. 

[Fredman5551]

@ballkicker200

She would put her hand on her teachers throat when she said a word and she tried to match the vibrations with her own throat. It was a long and gritty process, but she got through it. thats why shes in history books

[groovylocks]

@ballkicker200 OH MY GOD! watch the movie "miracle worker" or read the book.

Anne Sullivan is a wonderful woman.

[ballkicker200]

how did she learn to understand worlds