06/22/2026
This week, we recognize Helen Keller, a trailblazer whose life continues to inspire people around the world.
Born in 1880, Helen lost her sight and hearing as a young child—but with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she learned to communicate through sign language and Braille. She went on to become the first DeafBlind person to earn a Bachelor’s degree. She was a published author and a lifelong advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Helen traveled the world promoting opportunities for people who are Blind and DeafBlind, helping pave the way for the services and supports available today.
Wyoming Relay is proud to continue that mission—connecting people who are DeafBlind to the world around them through accessible communication services like TeleBraille, IP Relay and Relay Conference Captioning (RCC).
Together, these tools help ensure independence, connection, and full participation in everyday life. During DeafBlind Awareness Week, we honor Helen Keller’s legacy by continuing to build a more accessible, connected future for all. 🤟
It you would like to learn more about Helen Keller, check out this new video from PBS:
In a time when opportunities for people with disabilities were few,...