Haben Girma (born July 29, 1988)[1][2] is an American disability rights advocate, and the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School.

In a news article Girma states, "I was frequently left out of the spotlight, unable to fully engage in a world that seemed to forget I existed.

[7] Growing up in the United States, Girma benefited from civil rights laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

[9] Girma attended Lewis & Clark College, where she successfully advocated for her legal rights to accommodations in the school cafeteria.

[13] Scribd moved to dismiss, arguing that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only applied to physical locations.

[17] On July 20, 2015, Girma met with US President Barack Obama at the White House to highlight the importance of accessible technology.

[20][21] In 2018, The Washington Post published an op-ed by Girma directed at the Texas State Board of Education, which had voted to remove Helen Keller from the social studies curriculum.

[24][25] Girma enjoys participating in physical activities including surfing, rock climbing, kayaking, cycling, and dancing.