The Acquired Deafblindness Network (ADBN) invites YOU to join us in Celebrating Your Everyday Contributions What is ADBN? ADBN is an international network of over 180 members, who all share an interest in acquired deafblindness.…
Rare diseases day and deafblindness by Meredith Prain
Rare disease day is held on the last day of February every year to raise awareness of rare diseases. Deafblindness is a low incidence disability with an estimated prevalence of 0.2 – 2.0% (World Federation…
Deafblind International Communication Network webinars
The webinar series is based on the series of booklets Communication and Congenital Deafblindness and aimed at family members of children and adults who were born with deafblindness or those with limited language (speech or…
Message from Frank Kat, President of DbI
Dear friends and colleagues These days we are all faced with unprecedented, challenging and difficult times. As it is might be difficult to cope with it for all of us, it is even more so…
January 4 - World Braille Day
Since last January 4, 2019, at the United Nations, recognized and declared World Braille Day on this date. This event coincides with the birth of the creator of the literacy system that bears his name.…
Elisa Keesen awarded DBI Young leadership
It is a great pleasure to present the DBI Young professional leadership Award to Elisa Keesen said Frank Kat, President of Deafblind International, He adds: “The success the children achieve, the knowledge the professionals in…