Helen Keller Day is a commemorative holiday to celebrate the birth of Helen Keller , observed on June 27 annually. The holiday has been made an observance by a presidential proclamation in 1980 as well as by international organizations, particularly those helping the blind and the deaf. The holiday is generally known for its fashion show held on June 27 annually for fundraising purposes.
The holiday was first proclaimed on March 23, 1960 by Newark, New Jersey mayor Leo P. Carlin. [2] On June 7, 1960 by then Annapolis, Maryland mayor Arthur G. Ellington where he proclaimed Keller's 80th birthday.
On June 19, 1980, President Jimmy Carter issues Proclamation to honor Helen Keller and her accomplishment. Outside of the proclamations, the holiday is also observed by private organizations. Since 1971, the Lions Club International has declared the holiday on June 1 annually to commemorate the speech Keller gave on June 30, 1968 to spread awareness of the American Foundation for the Blind .
The day is generally observed internationally through the Blind Association and other international organizations who help people with this disability. Every year on June 27, an annual fashion show is held as a fundraiser in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania .
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