Captain Keller, Helen's father, sought help from Mr. Anagnos of the Perkins Institution. Helen's father desired to find a teacher who could help his deaf and blind little girl. Mr. Anagnos recommended Miss Anne Sullivan. Miss Sullivan had suffered from partial blindness, but her sight had been restored through surgery. Mr. Anagnos later said that "she showed from the very start that she had in herself the force and capacity which insure success."
Dr. Howe's research and findings helped Miss Sullivan to prepare for the challenges of teaching Helen. She had also occupied the same house as Laura Bridgman for several years. Laura Bridgman was deaf and blind and had learned to communicate.
The recommendation of Miss Sullivan by Mr. Anagnos turned out to be an excellent one. She worked tirelessly and with determination as she taught Helen. The child soon was communicating and learning. Miss Sullivan remained Helen's teacher and companion for the rest of her life.
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