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Haben is a force to be reckoned with. As the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, she has shattered barriers and redefined what is possible for disabled individuals. Viewing her disability not as a limitation but as an opportunity to innovate, she has carved out a remarkable career advocating for accessibility and inclusion. From her early days at Skyline High School and Lewis & Clark, where accessible technology played a pivotal role in her education, to becoming a staff attorney for Disability Rights Advocates, she has dedicated her life to ensuring a more equitable world. Her best-selling book, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law, has earned widespread acclaim, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in disability justice.
Her achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. She has taken on global giants, representing the National Federation of the Blind in challenging TED for failing to provide readily available captions for their TEDx talks. Her impact extends even further, with a position on the National Board of Trustees for Helen Keller Services for the Blind and a keynote speech on accessible design at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Recognised as a White House Champion of Change by President Obama, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, and a recipient of the Helen Keller Achievement Award, Haben’s influence is shaping the future of accessibility worldwide.
Now a full-time keynote speaker, Haben has graced stages for Apple, Bottega Veneta, Disney, Gartner, Google, Microsoft, and Oxford University, among others. As a World Health Organization Commissioner, she continues to push for global change, proving that true leadership knows no bounds. With her Seeing Eye dog, Mylo, by her side, she captivates audiences with her powerful storytelling, humour, and visionary ideas for an inclusive society.
Hire Haben today to transform your event with an inspiring and thought-provoking talk. Whether speaking on disability rights, innovation in accessible technology, or the power of perseverance, she will leave your audience motivated and empowered to drive meaningful change.
“Thank you so much, Haben, for that amazing introduction, and for working to make sure that students with disabilities get a world-class education, just like you have. So please give Haben a big round of applause.”
“She got out of Harvard, and you know what she’s doing? She is an advocate for opportunities for people with disabilities. Because in fact they have enormous ability, and all over the world that ability is going untapped, diminishing their lives and the rest of ours as well. So let’s give her a big round!”
“I wish to take this opportunity, as well, to recognize you for your lifelong advocacy for people with disabilities, especially for the deaf-blind community. As a teacher and Prime Minister, I am particularly grateful for your work to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the tools they need to thrive at school and beyond. When our society is inclusive, we are all better off.”
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