deaf and hard of hearing

The Helen Keller Festival is once again coming to the birthplace of the Alabama-native in Tuscumbia to honor the state historical figure. Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia on June 27, 1880. A childhood illness left Keller both blind and deaf when she was just 19 months old.

Justin Perez is a fifth generation deaf person, but has had no problem making himself heard.Originally from Houston, Texas, Perez has spent time working…