Famous People w/Disabilities
Types of Impairments
100

Known as "the Great Communicator" this 40th president struggled with hearing impairment.

Who is Ronald Reagan?

100

Defined as a person's eyesight that cannot be corrected to a “normal” level 

What is visual impairment?

200

Known for his creation of Mickey Mouse, this innovative animator struggled with dyslexia.

Who is Walt Disney?

200

Defined as not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing, meaning hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears  

What is hearing impairment?


300

Known for being a genius, this mathematician and physicist struggled with dyslexia.

Who is Albert Einstein?


300

Defined as a condition in which a part of a person's mind is damaged or is not working properly.

What is mental impairment?

400

Known as famous American Author, this political activist/lecturer struggled with being blind and deaf.

Who is Helen Keller?

400

Defined as disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention.

What is learning disability?

500

Known as a world famous author, this poet/singer/dancer struggled with anxiety.

Who is Maya Angelou?

500

Defined as a group of nervous system (neurological) conditions that cause either increased movements or reduced or slow movements 

What is movement impairment?