1. Keller dedicated her life to making the world more accessible for people with physical disabilities. What initiatives in your community continue her legacy? What are their goals and achievements?

2. Sullivan was an extraordinary woman, much like her student Helen. Read a biography about her and discuss how her upbringing influenced her work with Helen.

3. Learn the manual alphabet. Compare it with American Sign Language. What are their similarities and differences? What are the pros and cons of each?

4. Many editions of The Story of My Life feature letters that Sullivan wrote to individuals at the Perkins Institution for the Blind during her early years working with Keller. After reading these, describe her educational philosophy. What were her methods, and why were they effective?

5. Watch the film The Miracle Worker. How does it depict Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan? What are some differences between the movie's portrayal and the account Keller provides in The Story of My Life?