Knowing kids are denying Keller’s legacy is frankly infuriating. It’s a testament to their ignorance and lack of empathy. I grew up learning about Helen Keller as a women’s rights activist and an advocate for the rights of disabled people. Her speeches on women’s suffrage come to mind when I think of her. Unfortunately, people often overlook her academic and political achievements and focus solely on her disability. Thanks for such an informative video! You’re both absolutely brilliant and I hope many more people see this.
Wonderful and thoughtful comment. Finally someone who thinks of Ms. Keller beyond her deafblindness. It is profoundly sad to me that most people only know her as "that famous deafblind woman" and all kids read about her in school is The Miracle Worker--which technically is about Annie Sullivan and doesn't even probe into Helen's life much.
My son is learning about her right now. I read her book and Ann’s and it changed how I looked at disability as a preteen. My son is 9 and is in such awe about everything she was able to learn. The more we educate when they are young and have these deep Discussions the less likely they are to be swayed by the idiots later.
@@Lillpixeychic I think that's great that you're taking the time to learn with and help educate your son. We need more awareness, and he is part of our future generation of leaders Who can help change the way society looks at people and disabilities.
@@prlegal411 Yes, Ms. Keller did a lot in her lifetime, and most of it has barely been acknowledged by the public. Most people think of Helen Keller as “the deaf and blind girl”,, made famous by the movie The Miracle Worker (Which wasn’t really about her, and extremely overdramatized). But she was a brilliant and wonderful human being who strove to make a difference in her world, for the betterment of humanity.. Read her work. I don’t agree with all of her beliefs, but I have the highest regard for her... and very little of it has anything to do with her deafblindness.
Yaas! People shouldn't be called inspiring or a hero for doing everyday tasks! It's my biggest pet peeve, really. When I tell someone my story about being disabled, I always get told "If it wasn't for bad luck, you wouldn't have any luck at all.". I find it a little insulting, to be honest. I reply to those comments by telling them that I feel like I have really good luck. I could have been born a lot worse off, for one. For two, being born the way that I was has given me a unique life experience and I feel like I'm more empathetic.
Yes! For English I'm writing an analytical essay about how the story The Miracle Worker represnts the ableism in the world in some ways. So I hope I can do this topic justice.
I honestly dont understand how/why people question hellen keller's existence. When I was in about 2nd grade I remember learning about helen keller and I always thought that she was amazing because of all of the awesome things she did in her life especially all the advocacy that she did.
I remember reading Helen Kelley's book at a young age and I loved it. Her story and her struggles and how her teacher actually taught her how to communicate and read. People are crazy if they think she did not exist.
I am from Alabama, where Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. I attended school at AIDB (Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind). I went to the school for the blind. The other schools that are a part of the institute are the school for the Deaf and the Helen Keller school for the multiple handicapped. Helen Keller is a part of Alabama state history. It is sad to think that people think she wasn’t the person she was.
Also i remember doing reports on helen keller and learning all about her and brail. She amazed me then and amazes me now. I pray they continue to teach about her and her accomplishments
17:20 lol FOR REAL "do your research," people!! If those conspiracy theorists read her book, they'd have no trouble imagining how she does so much good as a deafblind person! I gotta find resources for them
I could listen to Haben talk forever! Thanks for connecting her to us. I loved hearing both of your experiences, your content is usually really positive so it’s almost surprising to hear you talk about the dark side of things.
We don't even learn about Helen Keller in the UK... we get zero education into people having different abilities or medical conditions. I was seriously bullied at 2 different schools to do with my disability... the schools did nothing about it ever and I was blamed for it happening I should have tried harder to blend in with everyone else, I should have tried more to be more palatable to everyone else etc. Even when asulted at school and having brain tumors they did nothing and again blamed me.. Now I get told how brave I am and how resilient and inspirational I am and it feels weird. Why am I? For just living with neurofibromatosis? For existing? That's not special. Then there's people who use stories of people overcoming obstacles in life with disabilities as inspirational poorn and thats equally as toxic I feel. Our recoveries or accomplishments aren't owed to anyone and aren't there to make you feel "wow if that "raspberry ripple" can do it I definitely can" yet it's what most people boil it down to.
I'm recognizing so much of my own ableism after watching this. I'm a music therapist working with a variety of populations and thought I was so aware but still there exist many glaring gaps for example on my own website - where are the image descriptions for the blind community? Well they don't exist yet but they will after today! So thank you again for helping me sweep the ignorance out of every corner. We'll keep spreading the love!
just want to say something inspirational Just because being disabled dose not mean that you cant do things you need to try. And alot of people dont know but just because being disabled yiu might think you cant do something all you need to is believe and never give up it is what truely love it you can do it (Like i said i just want to say something inspirational)
Helen Keller is amazing, and so are you, I just wish people were more excepting if others, the world isn't all about you but you are apart of it and you can make a positive change by being nice not mean.
Thanks Lucy and Haben for this video. It was really insightful. Congrats, Haben, on all your achievements. For anyone from any background, ability etc. to graduate from somewhere like Harvard is amazing. My mother taught me, and I have hopefully taught my children that all people are equal and deserve the same chances in life. I think you're both inspirational with your positive attitude, and when I'm feeling sorry for myself I'll give myself a verbal kick in the rear. Btw. If any of my comments come across as condescending I apologise. They're not meant that way. 😁😁😁👍👍👍
Hi Andy its great to hear from you, so happy you enjoyed the video and I don't take your comments as condescending. It means a lot that you take the time out of your day to watch 😀
Until I watched this video I hadn’t realized people were saying that Helen Keller was faking her disability, didn’t exist, or a combination of both. It makes me sick to think people are this ignorant. This is why schools need disability education, and advocates like Lucy and Haben are so important.
You are definitely an amazing person, you know exactly, how to make my day! Especially, if you are very positive, and honest lady. You know every single tactic that any type of blind person should actually have. You are no different from any other person. If people give you harsh times, you should never listen to the haters.
You truly are SO BEAUTIFUL inside and out. What you are doing here on RUclips is so important. You are honestly one of my heros. Haben was WONDERFUL by the way. Truly a gem. 💖💖💖
May i ask why would anyone put a thumbs down for this? This is very educational as well as well lets use the word inspirational!! Wow thumbs up all the way!
Inspiration is a place to start, and it's great that you were moved to tears by this interview. Now what will you go and do to help remove barriers and make the world a more equal place for everyone?
@@akio_sato_songs235 Thathat's a starting point. It could also be expanded to include thinking critically about the current systems, ableism, changes in your own actions, questioning your current attitudes and expectations, and expanding your education. How might you make your social media accessible to everyone? How might you treat someone going forward, disabled or not? It might also at some point include the realization that disability is a human condition to be embrace and that anyone can join the disabled community. In fact, if you live long enough, you will join it. There's a lot to think about and do. So start by thinking and then going out and doing.
That's unbelievably infuriating, that people are so negative and even doubt that she exists. The technology Haben uses is so amazing! So wonderful to see. Thank you so much for sharing! The messages you both share are really, really important.
This was incredible, it's sad people are so close minded to deny her existence and accomplishments entirely! Your hair is the most vibrant color, it matches your fierce personality☺☺
Same thing always happens to me because I am too deaf blind. And a lot of people say I’m not blind because my eyes are not fully closed all the way. Or you’re not deaf because you’re able to do everything I hear in person can do. And I have to educate all day every day that I am deaf blind. And for me to watch videos on RUclips I have my friend who does sign language called tactile sign language whenever I watch your videos. And I to have a braille display linked up to my iPhone. It is called a blue focus 14 from Freedom Scientific. And I also have a boil note touch plus from HUMAN WARE. I got them both from a company who works with people who are both deaf blind and they purchased these products for me.
Aren't you the one to buy your wedding dress from "Say yes to the dress" I first saw you there on one episode😌 You are Amazing and you should know that ❤
Hi Lucy: Thanks for posting this video. I resonate with just about all of it as a fellow blind woman. I have been thinking especially a lot on "inspiration" and how hard I really struggle when I hear that word because as Haben said, it's often tied to being disabled. it feels like being given a bunch of artificially flavored fruit candy when people say those words and the conversation ends there. Yet I know it won't stop and we need to keep moving forward and educating to see change. There are lots of talks and presentations about inclusion and diversity, but in my experience, so many of them do not include disability, which is the only group that anyone can--and will join-at anytime. I'm so glad you got a chance to connect with Haben. I didn't want this video to end. Thanks again. There needs to be more of these conversations everywhere.
Hiya 😀its so lovely of you to watch this video I am so happy you resonated with the topics we discussed its so important to have an open dialogue. I would love to know what else you would like to see me cover in the future. Thanks again 💜
@@lucyedwards Hi Lucy: Thanks for taking a minute out of your busy schedule to respond. I could write a whole novel but I'll try not to. ;) I think a more in depth conversation on inspiration porn and why it shouldn't have a place in societal attitudes. It's fine to be inspired by someone, but many people don't go beyond that; they like that fuzzy feeling it gives them, but they don't stop to think: Why am I inspired? What is it about this person that inspires me? Is it their disability, or something else? And if I didn't know this person had a disability, would I still find them inspiring? Hmmm, what can I do to help bring change, to make things more equal for everyone? Assumptions and asking contextually appropriate questions. I think those are topics that aren't talked about enough. It's one thing to ask questions, but I have observed that people do not think about context prior to asking. Assumptions: They disable and do a lot of harm. And people allow themselves to be blinded by them without being aware. We all have them, though. But assumptions can be changed. Rather than assume that a blind person can't do *insert whatever* assume that he/she can. Assume that any person, disabled or not, is competent, has wants and needs and dreams like everyone else. Assume that each human is a human. These are all unwanted struggles that come with being blind/disabled. From my own experiences, they can take a huge toll emotionally and psychologically. I think it would be powerful to hear of your experiences and how you deal with them as a public figure. I love dialogue-style videos like this one. I know they don't bring the most views which is really frustrating, yet these are such important conversations to have. Have you checked out Smile for a second? It's a small channel by Kirsten, a brilliant woman who is a lawyer, an adventurer, and a guide dog handler. You may find points of intersection with some of her content. Anyway, if you're still reading, thank you. I think I failed at not writing a novel, and I didn't even cover everything I thought of. I hope you and your family are safe. Take care.
Thank you for the great conversation. It’s super important talk about it. Loved knowing her story. That’s inspiring! Lots of love to you Lucy. You girls are amazing and truly inspiring. Xoxo, Nat from RIO, BRAZIL ♥️
I understand that foreigners from outside the anglosphere to not know her history. Although we are culturally colonized, is not a thing we necessarily learn outside fictional media, so its easy to doubt this, and, as many others personalities, sometime its hard to separate what is fact or fiction. Me.myself, someone that considers itself a intellectual, didn't learn that she was a real person until my mid-20's... And took even more time to learn what she thought fight and spoke.
You are such a inspiration I love you, I just found out about your videos and RUclips channel and I subscribed super quick, I love your videos Girl I can't stop watching you ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Love n peace ☮️🕊️
I love Helen Keller what was cool is I got to go where she was born and lived and I love you you are a really nice and kind person I love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I use glassesto see becauseI can't see very good because I failed my test when I was in kinder and I got my glasses Intel 3rd grade and you accurately inspired me
Fun fact: Hellen Keller was also a Marxist, but this part of her legacy is often denied her because, especially at the time, she was believed to be incapable of being properly educated and performing proper reason on the subject. This was, of course, absolute nonsense. She was a revolutionary Marxist, and if nothing else, people’s responses and reactions/treatment to/of her likely strengthened her resolve in her political views. Side note: Another prominent disabled revolutionary Marxist was Rosa Luxemburg.
I say “fun fact,” but it’s really rather sad. Hellen Keller wasn’t merely an activist. She was a full-blown revolutionary. Marxism is such a force for good for us disabled people. It was socialists (at least in the US) who were (and are) the primary driving force behind labor rights, civil rights, workplace safety, and accessibility for disabled people. Marxist-Leninist nations have been at the forefront for rights, education, research, opportunities, and healthcare for disabled people. The USSR, the first ML nation, had a lot of issues, yes. However, it also was miles ahead of other nations when it came to treatment of disabled people. In the USSR constitution, it was made law that if you don’t work, you don’t receive food. This did not apply, however, to people who were *incapable* of working. Let’s say you were able to work, though. But you still have a disability. Employment is fully mandatory. What happens if a potential employer refuses to hire you due to your disability? It wouldn’t be possible. In the USSR, people were provided jobs in the fields they pursued. Yes. *Provided.* A bit of disinformation provided in US schools is that the USSR tested every child on their aptitudes for various fields and then that child was locked in that job for life. In reality, the aptitude test given was used a lot more like career placement tests you might take before deciding your major in college/university here in the West. You would be given the test and its results, but you could choose your career path based on your passions. There was even a Soviet (rock?) band whose members were all university-educated. One of them I remember majored in Thermodynamic Engineering. So you could follow your passion and receive free, accessible education through university level, and then you’d immediately be provided a job when you graduated. There was no need to go job hunting at all.
Hi lucy I went through faulty gene and my condition is batterns cnl three I went blind free protein My fairy in a batons does not have a cure and many other Batten variants do not have a car either and I would like to stress that batons should be a disability brought up in hospitals to look after thank you is because loads of young people can die of patterns and then I lost my eyesight and we didn’t know that it was batons but at first before I have just lost my eyesight factually we had to go to London and it was heart melting cousin Pay children die young
@@lucyedwards 💖 Yes please do, I have honestly a fear of going blind and your videos have been helping but a great hobby of mine is making videos and I have no idea how I would do that if that ever happens to me!
People are so annoying. Keller did what she did with the help of her mentor and others. Theres legit video evidence of her and sullivan talking to eachother with finger spelling!!
Knowing kids are denying Keller’s legacy is frankly infuriating. It’s a testament to their ignorance and lack of empathy.
I grew up learning about Helen Keller as a women’s rights activist and an advocate for the rights of disabled people. Her speeches on women’s suffrage come to mind when I think of her. Unfortunately, people often overlook her academic and political achievements and focus solely on her disability. Thanks for such an informative video! You’re both absolutely brilliant and I hope many more people see this.
Wonderful and thoughtful comment. Finally someone who thinks of Ms. Keller beyond her deafblindness. It is profoundly sad to me that most people only know her as "that famous deafblind woman" and all kids read about her in school is The Miracle Worker--which technically is about Annie Sullivan and doesn't even probe into Helen's life much.
My son is learning about her right now. I read her book and Ann’s and it changed how I looked at disability as a preteen. My son is 9 and is in such awe about everything she was able to learn.
The more we educate when they are young and have these deep Discussions the less likely they are to be swayed by the idiots later.
@@Lillpixeychic I think that's great that you're taking the time to learn with and help educate your son. We need more awareness, and he is part of our future generation of leaders Who can help change the way society looks at people and disabilities.
Until I read this comment I had no idea she had advocated for women’s suffrage. Thank you for sharing this detail.
@@prlegal411 Yes, Ms. Keller did a lot in her lifetime, and most of it has barely been acknowledged by the public. Most people think of Helen Keller as “the deaf and blind girl”,, made famous by the movie The Miracle Worker (Which wasn’t really about her, and extremely overdramatized). But she was a brilliant and wonderful human being who strove to make a difference in her world, for the betterment of humanity.. Read her work. I don’t agree with all of her beliefs, but I have the highest regard for her... and very little of it has anything to do with her deafblindness.
OH.MY.GOODNESS! People can be so extremely rude and envious. It’s just so amazing of what us women can achieve when we stay strong and persistent💪
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Yaas! People shouldn't be called inspiring or a hero for doing everyday tasks! It's my biggest pet peeve, really. When I tell someone my story about being disabled, I always get told "If it wasn't for bad luck, you wouldn't have any luck at all.". I find it a little insulting, to be honest. I reply to those comments by telling them that I feel like I have really good luck. I could have been born a lot worse off, for one. For two, being born the way that I was has given me a unique life experience and I feel like I'm more empathetic.
Yes! For English I'm writing an analytical essay about how the story The Miracle Worker represnts the ableism in the world in some ways. So I hope I can do this topic justice.
I honestly dont understand how/why people question hellen keller's existence. When I was in about 2nd grade I remember learning about helen keller and I always thought that she was amazing because of all of the awesome things she did in her life especially all the advocacy that she did.
Because children are taught that if you have a disability you are weak.
I remember reading Helen Kelley's book at a young age and I loved it. Her story and her struggles and how her teacher actually taught her how to communicate and read. People are crazy if they think she did not exist.
Haben is so incredible. Her life blows my mind in all the right ways. She makes me feel like i can do anything as a woman!
Omg your eyeshadow is beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️
thank you George 😀
What an iconic collaboration! Well done and thank you both for all you do ❤️
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Two absolutely amazing women talking about some very important topics. Thank you so much for doing so.
Thank you so much!! Glad you like the video XXX
I am from Alabama, where Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. I attended school at AIDB (Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind). I went to the school for the blind. The other schools that are a part of the institute are the school for the Deaf and the Helen Keller school for the multiple handicapped. Helen Keller is a part of Alabama state history. It is sad to think that people think she wasn’t the person she was.
Thank you to you and Haben for this educational and enlightening content. Such an important conversation and perspective. ♥️
This was great and informational, thanks Lucy! And thank you, Haben!
No problem I am really happy you enjoyed the video 💕
This video need more likes an shares , I worked at Florida School For deaf an blind . Content like this is very important , Beautiful, an Helpful.
Also i remember doing reports on helen keller and learning all about her and brail. She amazed me then and amazes me now. I pray they continue to teach about her and her accomplishments
17:20 lol FOR REAL "do your research," people!! If those conspiracy theorists read her book, they'd have no trouble imagining how she does so much good as a deafblind person! I gotta find resources for them
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Hi Lucy when I started watching ur vids I loved the way u keep going in life.The confidence I see in u just makes me happy.Keep going 💕❤️💕🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you so much I will definitely 💕💕
Incredible video! To see your solidarity is amazing. Loved every minute of it and hope to see more 😁🙏
I could listen to Haben talk forever! Thanks for connecting her to us. I loved hearing both of your experiences, your content is usually really positive so it’s almost surprising to hear you talk about the dark side of things.
We don't even learn about Helen Keller in the UK... we get zero education into people having different abilities or medical conditions. I was seriously bullied at 2 different schools to do with my disability... the schools did nothing about it ever and I was blamed for it happening I should have tried harder to blend in with everyone else, I should have tried more to be more palatable to everyone else etc. Even when asulted at school and having brain tumors they did nothing and again blamed me..
Now I get told how brave I am and how resilient and inspirational I am and it feels weird. Why am I? For just living with neurofibromatosis? For existing? That's not special. Then there's people who use stories of people overcoming obstacles in life with disabilities as inspirational poorn and thats equally as toxic I feel. Our recoveries or accomplishments aren't owed to anyone and aren't there to make you feel "wow if that "raspberry ripple" can do it I definitely can" yet it's what most people boil it down to.
Thank you so much for this. Can't wait to read your book, Haben!
I'm recognizing so much of my own ableism after watching this. I'm a music therapist working with a variety of populations and thought I was so aware but still there exist many glaring gaps for example on my own website - where are the image descriptions for the blind community? Well they don't exist yet but they will after today! So thank you again for helping me sweep the ignorance out of every corner. We'll keep spreading the love!
@@kristenward399 You are the best !!! So happy you enjoyed the video 😀😀
In our school there is a chapter about Helen Keller we also had a big assembly for her 😊
Thats so amazing that your school is educating all students on Helen Keller and her work. Her message needs to be spread far and wide 😀💕
This was so fabulous!!!! 🤗
I love you so muchhh!!!! You inspire me so much 💖
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I loved this video ! Thank you for the amazing videos and teaching us more about disabilities!
just want to say something inspirational
Just because being disabled dose not mean that you cant do things you need to try. And alot of people dont know but just because being disabled yiu might think you cant do something all you need to is believe and never give up it is what truely love it you can do it
(Like i said i just want to say something inspirational)
I am proud to say that we are taught about Helen Keller in in India
Thank you both! 💖✌
SO glad you enjoyed this video 😀
Loving the eyeshadow lucy 💛
Just cause you are blinded dose not mean u should get treated different 💖
Your makeup looks absolutely amazing.❤️❤️😍😍
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Helen Keller is amazing, and so are you, I just wish people were more excepting if others, the world isn't all about you but you are apart of it and you can make a positive change by being nice not mean.
Thanks Lucy and Haben for this video. It was really insightful. Congrats, Haben, on all your achievements. For anyone from any background, ability etc. to graduate from somewhere like Harvard is amazing. My mother taught me, and I have hopefully taught my children that all people are equal and deserve the same chances in life. I think you're both inspirational with your positive attitude, and when I'm feeling sorry for myself I'll give myself a verbal kick in the rear. Btw. If any of my comments come across as condescending I apologise. They're not meant that way. 😁😁😁👍👍👍
Hi Andy its great to hear from you, so happy you enjoyed the video and I don't take your comments as condescending. It means a lot that you take the time out of your day to watch 😀
Until I watched this video I hadn’t realized people were saying that Helen Keller was faking her disability, didn’t exist, or a combination of both. It makes me sick to think people are this ignorant. This is why schools need disability education, and advocates like Lucy and Haben are so important.
You are definitely an amazing person, you know exactly, how to make my day! Especially, if you are very positive, and honest lady. You know every single tactic that any type of blind person should actually have. You are no different from any other person. If people give you harsh times, you should never listen to the haters.
You are so sweet thank you so much for watching my video its so important to stay positive 💜
@@lucyedwards you are so very welcome. Hope you are having a nice day!
You truly are SO BEAUTIFUL inside and out. What you are doing here on RUclips is so important. You are honestly one of my heros. Haben was WONDERFUL by the way. Truly a gem. 💖💖💖
May i ask why would anyone put a thumbs down for this? This is very educational as well as well lets use the word inspirational!! Wow thumbs up all the way!
Bruh someone please get me tissues I’m crying because this is so inspirational😭😭😭😭😭💕❤️💕😭😭😭😭😭
I Feel u this makes me cry too
Inspiration is a place to start, and it's great that you were moved to tears by this interview. Now what will you go and do to help remove barriers and make the world a more equal place for everyone?
@@khanhhm5762 tell more people that blind/deaf people are cable of doing a lot and can be the same as people who can see and hear
@@akio_sato_songs235 Thathat's a starting point. It could also be expanded to include thinking critically about the current systems, ableism, changes in your own actions, questioning your current attitudes and expectations, and expanding your education. How might you make your social media accessible to everyone?
How might you treat someone going forward, disabled or not? It might also at some point include the realization that disability is a human condition to be embrace and that anyone can join the disabled community. In fact, if you live long enough, you will join it.
There's a lot to think about and do. So start by thinking and then going out and doing.
Proud of you guys... lots of love from India...
Two Amazing incredible ladies who definitely need to be more mainstream x
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Thank you so much to both of you for your time and teaching ! Love from France ❤️
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That's unbelievably infuriating, that people are so negative and even doubt that she exists. The technology Haben uses is so amazing! So wonderful to see. Thank you so much for sharing! The messages you both share are really, really important.
I agree thanks so much for watching 💜💜
This was incredible, it's sad people are so close minded to deny her existence and accomplishments entirely! Your hair is the most vibrant color, it matches your fierce personality☺☺
Hi Lucy and Haben Great video x Thank you for sharing. Both of you are amazing x
Hi Tonie 💕
Same thing always happens to me because I am too deaf blind. And a lot of people say I’m not blind because my eyes are not fully closed all the way. Or you’re not deaf because you’re able to do everything I hear in person can do. And I have to educate all day every day that I am deaf blind. And for me to watch videos on RUclips I have my friend who does sign language called tactile sign language whenever I watch your videos. And I to have a braille display linked up to my iPhone. It is called a blue focus 14 from Freedom Scientific. And I also have a boil note touch plus from HUMAN WARE. I got them both from a company who works with people who are both deaf blind and they purchased these products for me.
I heard the braille note touch is brilliant 😀💜
You are so inspirational we need more people like you
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Aren't you the one to buy your wedding dress from "Say yes to the dress" I first saw you there on one episode😌
You are Amazing and you should know that ❤
I was on Say yes to the dress so glad you found me 😀💜
WHY ARE YOU SO PRETTY OML
Hi Lucy:
Thanks for posting this video. I resonate with just about all of it as a fellow blind woman. I have been thinking especially a lot on "inspiration" and how hard I really struggle when I hear that word because as Haben said, it's often tied to being disabled. it feels like being given a bunch of artificially flavored fruit candy when people say those words and the conversation ends there. Yet I know it won't stop and we need to keep moving forward and educating to see change.
There are lots of talks and presentations about inclusion and diversity, but in my experience, so many of them do not include disability, which is the only group that anyone can--and will join-at anytime.
I'm so glad you got a chance to connect with Haben. I didn't want this video to end. Thanks again. There needs to be more of these conversations everywhere.
Hiya 😀its so lovely of you to watch this video I am so happy you resonated with the topics we discussed its so important to have an open dialogue. I would love to know what else you would like to see me cover in the future. Thanks again 💜
@@lucyedwards Hi Lucy:
Thanks for taking a minute out of your busy schedule to respond. I could write a whole novel but I'll try not to. ;)
I think a more in depth conversation on inspiration porn and why it shouldn't have a place in societal attitudes. It's fine to be inspired by someone, but many people don't go beyond that; they like that fuzzy feeling it gives them, but they don't stop to think: Why am I inspired? What is it about this person that inspires me? Is it their disability, or something else? And if I didn't know this person had a disability, would I still find them inspiring? Hmmm, what can I do to help bring change, to make things more equal for everyone?
Assumptions and asking contextually appropriate questions. I think those are topics that aren't talked about enough. It's one thing to ask questions, but I have observed that people do not think about context prior to asking.
Assumptions: They disable and do a lot of harm. And people allow themselves to be blinded by them without being aware. We all have them, though. But assumptions can be changed. Rather than assume that a blind person can't do *insert whatever* assume that he/she can. Assume that any person, disabled or not, is competent, has wants and needs and dreams like everyone else. Assume that each human is a human.
These are all unwanted struggles that come with being blind/disabled. From my own experiences, they can take a huge toll emotionally and psychologically. I think it would be powerful to hear of your experiences and how you deal with them as a public figure. I love dialogue-style videos like this one. I know they don't bring the most views which is really frustrating, yet these are such important conversations to have.
Have you checked out Smile for a second? It's a small channel by Kirsten, a brilliant woman who is a lawyer, an adventurer, and a guide dog handler. You may find points of intersection with some of her content.
Anyway, if you're still reading, thank you. I think I failed at not writing a novel, and I didn't even cover everything I thought of. I hope you and your family are safe. Take care.
Thank you for the great conversation. It’s super important talk about it. Loved knowing her story. That’s inspiring! Lots of love to you Lucy. You girls are amazing and truly inspiring. Xoxo, Nat from RIO, BRAZIL ♥️
Thank you so much Nat I am glad you enjoyed the video 😀💜
I understand that foreigners from outside the anglosphere to not know her history. Although we are culturally colonized, is not a thing we necessarily learn outside fictional media, so its easy to doubt this, and, as many others personalities, sometime its hard to separate what is fact or fiction. Me.myself, someone that considers itself a intellectual, didn't learn that she was a real person until my mid-20's... And took even more time to learn what she thought fight and spoke.
My school learned about Helen Keller during October
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You are such a inspiration I love you, I just found out about your videos and RUclips channel and I subscribed super quick, I love your videos
Girl I can't stop watching you ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Love n peace ☮️🕊️
hey queen thank you so much for subscribing that means a lot to me 👑💜
This is amazing
You are honestly an a amazing person and so inspiring!🌹🌈☺
You are a good person Lucy ☺️
What a delightful video, you are both awesome x
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How can you reply to comments and heart them ? Oh someone must be doing that 🙂👍🏻
I love you and your videos and I'm so happy you and Helen are able to do such amazing things eve b with your disability. Have a great day
I don't know how to spell her name sorry
Thanks for liking my comment and I am truly sorry for spelling her some wrong. And I hope you have an amazing day.
I love Helen Keller what was cool is I got to go where she was born and lived and I love you you are a really nice and kind person I love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness thank you for loveing my comment this is the first time this has ever happened to me and I don’t know what to say
Thank you for your content
there was also an amazing deaf blind woman Olga Skorohodova, I highly advise to read her book if anyone is interested
it's called "How I perceive, imagine and understand the surrounding world"
Your videos are so inspiring love you so much Lucy. Thank you so much ❤️ for sharing and spring people like me and so many others ❤️❤️❤️
I love your profile pic
Thank you and that's no problem glad you enjoyed the video 💗💛
@@deanamerica3680 thank you so much ❤️
I use glassesto see becauseI can't see very good because I failed my test when I was in kinder and I got my glasses Intel 3rd grade and you accurately inspired me
Your great person 🙂💛
Jseš skvělá osoba 🙂💛
Great video XX
Fun fact: Hellen Keller was also a Marxist, but this part of her legacy is often denied her because, especially at the time, she was believed to be incapable of being properly educated and performing proper reason on the subject. This was, of course, absolute nonsense. She was a revolutionary Marxist, and if nothing else, people’s responses and reactions/treatment to/of her likely strengthened her resolve in her political views.
Side note: Another prominent disabled revolutionary Marxist was Rosa Luxemburg.
I say “fun fact,” but it’s really rather sad. Hellen Keller wasn’t merely an activist. She was a full-blown revolutionary. Marxism is such a force for good for us disabled people.
It was socialists (at least in the US) who were (and are) the primary driving force behind labor rights, civil rights, workplace safety, and accessibility for disabled people. Marxist-Leninist nations have been at the forefront for rights, education, research, opportunities, and healthcare for disabled people. The USSR, the first ML nation, had a lot of issues, yes. However, it also was miles ahead of other nations when it came to treatment of disabled people.
In the USSR constitution, it was made law that if you don’t work, you don’t receive food. This did not apply, however, to people who were *incapable* of working.
Let’s say you were able to work, though. But you still have a disability. Employment is fully mandatory. What happens if a potential employer refuses to hire you due to your disability?
It wouldn’t be possible. In the USSR, people were provided jobs in the fields they pursued. Yes. *Provided.*
A bit of disinformation provided in US schools is that the USSR tested every child on their aptitudes for various fields and then that child was locked in that job for life.
In reality, the aptitude test given was used a lot more like career placement tests you might take before deciding your major in college/university here in the West.
You would be given the test and its results, but you could choose your career path based on your passions. There was even a Soviet (rock?) band whose members were all university-educated. One of them I remember majored in Thermodynamic Engineering.
So you could follow your passion and receive free, accessible education through university level, and then you’d immediately be provided a job when you graduated. There was no need to go job hunting at all.
Hi lucy
I went through faulty gene and my condition is batterns cnl three
I went blind free protein
My fairy in a batons does not have a cure and many other Batten variants do not have a car either and I would like to stress that batons should be a disability brought up in hospitals to look after thank you is because loads of young people can die of patterns and then I lost my eyesight and we didn’t know that it was batons but at first before I have just lost my eyesight factually we had to go to London and it was heart melting cousin Pay children die young
i am a kid and just can't bilieve this
I love your tik tok and RUclips video
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How do you edit you're vids?
How does a blind person make videos?? 💛 also your awesome!
Hey 😀there are lots of ways and I can explore this in future videos 💜
@@lucyedwards 💖 Yes please do, I have honestly a fear of going blind and your videos have been helping but a great hobby of mine is making videos and I have no idea how I would do that if that ever happens to me!
I have the same sofa as you 👀
I love you
How do you exercise?
Mainly on my treadmill I love it 😀I have actually done a video on this a few months back xx
Haben Girma taught me that no matter how disabled you are, you can always creep people out and piss them off with cultish political ways of thinking.
People are so annoying. Keller did what she did with the help of her mentor and others. Theres legit video evidence of her and sullivan talking to eachother with finger spelling!!
Hi I love you and I'm with you we all are❤️
Thank you 😀💕
Why are these people obsessed with the word “diversity”?