Disability Pioneers
Women with disabilities and women who've pioneered in disability rights and activism.
Laura Bridgman and Julia Brace
Before Helen Keller, the world knew about deaf education through the lives of Laura Bridgman and Julia Brace. From About's Deafness/Hard of Hearing Guide Jamie Berke.
Heather Whitestone McCallum
McCallum's year as Miss America was a "first" for the deaf and for the disabled, but was marred by controversy. Jamie Berke, About's Deafness/Hard of Hearing Guide, has the full story.