When a former high school history teacher quit his job to volunteer at a local holiday centre, he unknowingly launched a decades-long global career in deafblind education. In this celebratory 50th-anniversary spotlight, Amy Stevenson sits…
Month: September 2026
50 Years of DbI Podcast Series | Episode 1: Siân Tesni
Kicking off our milestone 50th-anniversary series, what does it take to shape inclusive education and ear care across the globe for over three decades? In our premiere episode, Amy Stevenson sits down with veteran educator…
Letter: Happy Birthday, DbI!
Happy Birthday, DbI!We are happy to share the latest news from Deafblind International (DbI) — a network of many networks!This September and throughout the year, Deafblind International (DbI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary!We are delighted…
DbI CHARGE Network Online Case Discussions
The DbI CHARGE Network is planning a next session for online case discussion for members of the CHARGE Network.During these sessions, any member could share a CHARGE-related case to discuss. The topic can be for…
Join us for our upcoming webinar in November 2026: Creative Strategies for Accessible Museums
What changes when museums invite visitors not only to look, but also to touch, listen, move and explore?Presented by accessibility researcher Dagmar Reinhardt and lived-experience expert Annmaree Watharow, this webinar examines how creative, tactile and…
ADBN Webinar Series 2026. Acquired Deafblindness: The Stories We Tell
Webinar One:The Life of an Active and Courageous Deaf Woman.Speaker:Koula SomarakiLived Experience of Usher Syndrome Type I, GreeceDate/Time:Wednesday 25th February 2026 4.30pm (CET) Webinar Two:From Signs to Sounds: A New Journey with Technology and Ac-quired…