September is Deaf Awareness Month!
September 26: Haben Girma
Haben Girma is an award‑winning disability rights advocate, author, and keynote speaker who — as a DeafBlind woman and Harvard‑trained lawyer — has dedicated her career to expanding access and opportunity for people with disabilities. Her memoir, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law, shares stories of resilience and practical solutions that illustrate how connection and inclusion are possible.
Book on Amazon: amazon.com/Haben-Deafblind-Woman-Conquered-Harvard/dp/1538728729
Girma advances DeafBlind rights through legal advocacy, public storytelling, and high‑impact speaking engagements that push institutions and companies to design accessibly. She frames accessibility as both a civil right and smart practice that unlocks talent and benefits everyone; for more on her work and events, see habengirma.com.
Haben’s website: habengirma.com