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!
Research is a foundation for many initiatives, campaigns and actions in the Deafblind Community. At the same time, there is often a gap in understanding what researchers do and why in the shared knowledge.

DbI CHARGE Network invites its members to the following webinar on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
April 17, 2025
DBI CHARGE Network invites its members to the following webinar on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. We are very excited to present Tim Hartshorne!Thoughts on Behaviour in CHARGEDr.
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The Emerging Asian Network: Connect to Act!
April 14, 2025
DbI launched the idea of an Asian Network at the 1st DbI Regional Conference in Asia, held in Pokhara, Nepal, from March 1–3, 2025.
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The ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness Are Completed!
March 12, 2025
DbI is excited and proud to announce the completion of the Core Sets for Deafblindness in the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health ICF.
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