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How Haben Girma Became Harvard Law School’s First Deafblind Grad
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January 4, 2020
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January 4, 2020
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Haben Girma was born without hearing or vision, but refuses to be hindered by her ability status—she dances, practices comedy, surfs, skis, and frequently travels the world.
In 2013, she became the first and only deafblind student to graduate from Harvard Law and went on to become an attorney. After conceptualizing her own method of communication, Haben also began advocating for equal accessibility in tech developments. Though it’s common for people to marvel at her accomplishments, she is adamant about not being called “inspirational,” but rather to let that feeling drive action and change.
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How Haben Girma Became Harvard Law School’s First Deafblind Grad
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