Haben Girma

Let’s help students spend more time learning and less time facing access barriers

Leaders from MOPD and Apple smile on stage with me and my Seeing Eye dog, Mylo. Nearly everyone holds a copy of my book, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law. Behind us, a large screen shows a glowing Apple logo.

Let’s help students spend more time learning and less time facing access barriers. Last week, the Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and Apple hosted the first One Chicago Accessibility Summit, and I was thrilled to serve as a keynote speaker. Accessibility is a community effort, and Chicago has an amazing community!