Helen Keller And Beethoven: 9 Facts About Famous Deaf People for International Week of the Deaf

Despite his deafness, he continued to compose music and is considered one of the greatest composers of all time.

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Helen Keller

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Marlee Matlin

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Thomas Edison

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Matt Hamill

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Christine Sun Kim

Christine Sun Kim is a performance artist who is deaf. Her work explores the relationship between sound and language, and she has exhibited her work around the world. Learn more

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Helen Keller And Beethoven: 9 Facts About Famous Deaf People for International Week of the Deaf

Despite his deafness, he continued to compose music and is considered one of the greatest composers of all time.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Helen Keller

Marlee Matlin

Thomas Edison

Matt Hamill

Matt Hamill is a wrestler and mixed martial artist who is deaf. He has won several championships and is known for his determination and perseverance.

Christine Sun Kim

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