Deaf women, including Helen Keller, Marlee Matlin, Heather Whitestone, and Deanne Bray.
Read profiles of deaf women at About.com and learn about organizations for deaf women.
Helen Keller is perhaps the best-known deafblind person ever.
Actress Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and star of the 2008 cast of Dancing With the Stars, is perhaps one of the more well-known deaf individuals. Read more about Marlee Matlin.
Guide review of Marlee Matlin's autobiographical book, "I'll Scream Later."
Mention Marlee Matlin to anyone, deaf or hearing, and they most likely will immediately say they know who she is. That is a strong indicator of how successful her career as an actress, writer, and producer has been. As busy as she is, Matlin took the time to sit down for an interview with About.com.
Claudia Gordon is the first deaf African American female lawyer.
Profile of Shelley Beattie, a professional, award-winning deaf bodybuilder
Marlee Matlin is a deaf actress who has continued to build her resume since winning an Academy Award.
Read about Deanne Bray, the deaf star of the program
Sue Thomas, FBEye.
Amy Ecklund is a deaf actress who has a cochlear implant.
A look at the careers of two of the most respected deaf actresses.
She was the first - and maybe the only - deaf Miss America.
An episode of "Survivor" included a deaf contestant, Christy Smith.
Michelle Banks, an African American deaf performer.
Interview with Connie Briscoe, a contemporary author who is deaf.
Deaf women, and their organizations, books, and social services.