The Deaf-blind Lawyer

‘Fearless’ is a word many would use to describe Haben Girma, the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. A disability rights lawyer, memoir author, and public speaker, Haben has certainly pushed the boundaries of how society regards its deafblind citizens. Even with her many achievements, Haben would not consider herself fearless, but rather acknowledge fear as something critical in guiding one’s life. She’s met German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former U.S. President Barack Obama, and now we’re lucky enough to sit down and talk with Haben Girma on this week’s episode of 13 Letters. On it, we’ll discuss how politics affect the disabled, the importance of dance, and why a little bit of fear can push us in the right direction.