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The Deafblind International Communication Network is delighted to host a webinar on Thursday, 23 April 2026: Humour in Deafblind Interactions.
Follow the link for more information www.deafblindinternational.org/dbl-communic...
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A word from Australia!
In this video, Annmaree Watharow, a researcher in the field of deafblindness, shares a clear explanation and personal perspective on the implementation of the ICF Core Sets.
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Speaking of our 50th anniversary: enjoy a cliffhanger for Carolyn Monaco’s anniversary message. You will find more on Facebook or LinkedIn.
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A woman and a man are clearly beaming at the camera. Both are middle-aged. They are sitting next to each other, the woman in a wheelchair. Both have their hands folded, their upper bodies leaning towards each other. In the background is a restaurant setting, with flats behind the large windows.
What a great evening chat with Heba Hagrass, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Among other things, about the ICF Core Sets and the development of a global definition for deafblindness.
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A parent of a deafblind child and a professional in the field of deafblindness, Hellen Shakele from Zambia, shares her perspective on implementing the ICF Core Sets for deafblindness. Watch this short video.
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Do you recall that DbI has its own committee for diversity, equity and inclusion? Get to know the members in short videos. Today with our member from India, Sini Regi Thomas.
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A recruitment flyer with the text: Join DbI’s Nomination Committee (NomCom) We are looking for 3-5 members to assist in organizing and developing the election process for DbI's 2027-2031 Board that reflects Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into account and ensures a representative representation of large, small, and mini organizational members, of official Networks, and geographical regions on the Board as required by the Constitution. Meetings will begin in June 2026. Are you interested in making an impact? Email us with your expression of interest! Please email roxanna@deafblindinternational.org by April 10, 2026.
Join DbI’s Nomination Committee and help shape a diverse, equitable and representative Board for 2027–2031. If you’re ready to make an impact, send your expression of interest by April 10, 2026, and be part of building the future of DbI.
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Start the week with the first part of the President's message on diversity, equity and inclusion: How essential this is to DbI. Find more here: fb.watch/FistHCmd_t/
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50 years old, but in our collaboration with the World Federation of the Deafblind back to good old times. Here's the start of the message for DbI's anniversay from WFDB's President, Sanja Tarczay.
#dbi50years #dbi4diversity #dbi4equity #dbi4inclusion #DBI #deafblindinternational #DeafBlind #wfdb
Watch Roxanna Spruyt, CEO of Deafblind Ontario Services, share her inspiring message on diversity, equity, and inclusion — you won't want to miss the final moments! Be sure to watch until the end!
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50 years across different countries around the world as a place of connection, learning and hope: take a moment for Graciela Ferioli's wonderful anniversary message on the occasion of the DbI's anniversary.
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Meet Dario from Mexico! He’s involved in DbI projects and sends his best wishes to the Deafblind Community for the New Year!
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Your highlight of the second Sunday in the new year: New Year's wishes from Cemdys, a centre of expertise specialising in multiple disabilities and deafblindness in Mexico. Have a good day!
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We continue our New Year’s greetings!
Meet Eneida from Mexico, sending her warm holiday wishes to all of you in this video.
Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the New Year!
#DbI #dbi50years #deafblindinternational #dbi4inclusion #dbi4diversity #deafblind
Shot taken from a certain height overlooking a large old town with southern European flair and several churches in the evening light. In the foreground, with lettering, is the upper part of the Vittorio Emanuele II grammar school. In the background, mountains on the left and the sea in the centre.
The New Year's Message of the President is now posted on Facebook and Linkedin.
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A carpet of red and white poinsettia plants is arranged on the steps in front of a temple-like building. The number 2026 is represented by white poinsettias. At the top, in front of the entrance to the building, stands a decorated Christmas tree.
The new year has already begun in some parts of the world. Don't miss the President's New Year's message. It will be posted this evening CET.
#dbi #deafblindinternational #deafblind #dbi4diversity #dbi4inclusion #dbi4equity #dbi50years #dbianniversary #dbi50
Globe in the DbI logo colours. The oceans and continents are formed from words taken from a word cloud analysis that reflect the core values of DbI. The following words are printed in particularly large font: Connect, Social, Share, Diversity, Passion, Collaboration and Deafblind.
One of the highlights of this week: the very first online meeting of the researchers involved in the Global Education Campaign. It was fantastic: 100% in line with our very vibrant core values!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
Politics can be so sad. And our power of connection so strong. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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Certificate of membership to the WHO Disability Health Equity Network, with the logo of the Network and the World Health Organization. Text: "CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP THIS IS TO CERTIFY CERTIFY THAT Deafblind International DbI is member of the WHO Disability Health Equity Network hosted by the World Health Organization for the period October 2025 -September 2027 WHO Disability Health Equity World Health Organization“.
DbI is strengthening its international commitment as a member of the WHO's new Disability Health Equity Network. Walter Wittich will be our primary focal person for this. Many thanks for his commitment and warm congratulations!
#DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #ICFCoreSets #healthequity
Hi! Meet today the second of two teachers that DbI has nominated for the Global Teacher Award 2026 of the Varkey Foundation: Verónica Angelino from Argentina! Warm congratulations to Verónica!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
Hi! Meet today the first of two teachers that DbI has nominated for the Global Teacher Award 2026 of the Varkey Foundation: Hellen Shakele from Zambia! Warm congratulations to Hellen!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
There is even more to tell about the Global Education Campaign in Latin America: Wow!
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Let's applaud all the great steps that have recently been taken in Latin America as part of the Global Education Campaign!
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Back to the regional news from the Global Education Campaign. This time, we're focusing on Latin America. You may want to pour yourself a cup of mate tea to mark the start of this Latin American news series.
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Screenshot of the first paragraph of the official letter informing DbI about the newly granted status. Text: „United Nations. Nations Unies NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS BRANCH OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPPORT AND COORDINATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 26 Floor Secretariat Building, United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017 Telephone: (212) 963-8652: (212) 963-9248 Website: e:.www.un.org/ecosoe/ngo Contact: www .org contact Dear NGO Representative, 21 August 2025 Subject: Follow-up to the decision of the Economic and Social Council I am pleased to inform you that on 29 July 2025, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the recommendation of the Committee on Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to grant special consultative status to your organization, Deafblind International (bl). Please accept our heartfelt congratulations.“
We are very pleased to have a new opportunity for building networks and contribute to a better world: DbI has just been granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
#DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign
Our Global Education Campaign has also reached Iran with its Research Initiative. Here is a short video about the research project there, which also has links to a Swiss university.
#letmein #deafblindinternational #DBI #deafblind #educationresearchinitiative
Today we are sending special greetings from all Global Education Campaign activities in great Africa, sharing this wonderful insight into the LET ME IN project in Kenya, directly from our incomparable Vice President Mary Maragia.
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Enrich your day with a new insight into one of the research projects selected by our Global Education Campaign. This time in Chile!
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