ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Anne McDonald

Anne McDonald was a very special person who showed us that everyone deserves to have a voice and be heard. When Anne was born, she wasn't able to speak, move or communicate with people around her like most of us can. This made it very difficult for her to express her thoughts and feelings, and people around her assumed that she was not intelligent or capable of doing much.

However, Anne was a very determined girl who wanted to communicate with the world around her. She started to learn how to write and communicate using a special device called a communication board. With this device, she could point to letters and words, and pieces of information that she was interested in.

Anne's journey to finding her voice was long and challenging, but she never gave up. She went on to become a well-known writer, journalist, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, showing us all that nothing is impossible with determination and perseverance.

Today, Anne's legacy lives on as a source of inspiration for people all around the world. She has taught us that everyone, no matter what their abilities or disabilities may be, deserves to have a voice and be heard.