Helen Keller became a passionate advocate for the disabled after experiencing a series of key events that shaped her perspective. Following her struggles with blindness and deafness, her breakthrough communication with Anne Sullivan opened new avenues for expression. Keller's profound understanding of disability led her to speak out against societal injustices, particularly during a time when individuals with disabilities faced discrimination. Notably, her involvement in the American Foundation for the Blind and public speaking engagements inspired awareness and legislative changes that improved the lives of many disabled individuals.