Haben Girma: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law

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Lecture
Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m.
Science Center 101, Chang Hou Hall

Haben Girma was the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School and is the author of the bestselling memoir Haben: The Deafblind Woman who Conquered Harvard Law. She is an award-winning advocate, author, and keynote speaker. She earned the Helen Keller Achievement Award, reached Forbes 30 under 30, and President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change. In this talk, she will discuss accessibility and her journey as an advocate.