Grand Rapids Public Schools issued the following announcement on Mar 17.
Celebrating Women’s History Month!
Women's History Month Spotlight!
The Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired takes pride in being one of the oldest nonprofits in Michigan to be founded by a woman. ABVI was founded in 1913 by Roberta Griffith, who lost her sight as a child. Roberta is believed to be the first blind woman in the United States to graduate from a school for sighted students.
Roberta was passionate about helping others who faced similar challenges. She partnered with Helen Keller to standardize the braille code throughout the nation. The two of them worked to “mainstream” children who were blind within the Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Her proudest accomplishment was ABVI, which has grown to serve adults and children in 13 West Michigan counties. She was recognized for her efforts with induction into the Michigan Woman’s Hall of Fame.
Original source can be found here.
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