Deafblind International DbI is THE point of connection in deafblindness worldwide. We connect to maximize positive impact for and with all those concerned and involved.
As an international not-for-profit membership organization we have a constitution, members from around the globe, 17 thematically or geographically focused Networks and are managed by a volunteer Board. “Connect to Act” and join us as an individual member!
Creating the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness is a complex journey that takes international collaboration, scientific rigor, and time.
In this video, Scientific Lead Dr. Walter Wittich offers a behind-the-scenes look at the key milestones of this project — from research publications to global partnerships.
Research Never Stops: Stories That Inspire Change
October 20, 2025
Research never stops! This important study focuses on understanding the lives of deafblind adults from the Global South and Global North, exploring their access to education, healthcare, and inclusion.
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ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness: Gains and Milestones
October 7, 2025
Creating the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness is a complex journey that takes international collaboration, scientific rigor, and time.
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Global Teacher Award 2026
September 25, 2025
Meet the second of two teachers that DbI has nominated for the Global Teacher Award 2026 of the Varkey Foundation: ...
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