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.
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50th Anniversary
This year, Deafblind International (DbI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary!
We are delighted to celebrate this milestone with you — DbI members, families, service providers, researchers, and people with lived experience.
50 Years of DbI Podcast Series | Episode 6: Mirko Baur
October 16, 2026
Bringing home half a century of global collaboration, what does it take to lead an international community dedicated to the deafblind movement into its next era?
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50 Years of DbI Podcast Series | Episode 5: Marleen Janssen
October 8, 2026
What does it take to dedicate 46 years of a career to transforming education, research, and communication for the deafblind community?
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50 Years of DbI Podcast Series | Episode 4: Roxanna Spruyt
October 2, 2026
What does it take to connect a global community when borders and language barriers stand in the way? In this special 50th-anniversary episode, Amy Stevenson sits down with Deafblind Ontario Services CEO Roxanna Spruyt for a candid, inspiring look inside Deafblind International (DbI).
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