The International Day of Deafblindness is for sure a day of hope. We remember Helen Keller and her incredible story of overcoming multiple barriers. We also remember what suitable education can contribute to this –…
Author: Mirko Baur
Paraguay Makes History for Deafblindness Day
On 25 June 2024, the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay approved in plenary session a declaration calling for The International Day of Deafblindness to be declared Day of National InterestGovernment and private organisations to…
Nepal: Protests for Personal Assistance
Police Accused of Using Excessive ForceAccording to Chapter 3, section 9 (2) of Nepal’s Act relating to the rights of persons with disabilities, “The persons with disabilities shall have the right to obtain assistive materials…
DbI and WFDB Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
In a significant move towards enhancing advocacy and support for the deafblind community worldwide, Deafblind International (DbI) and the World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).This landmark agreement…
Season's Wishes
DbI wishes happy holidays and a confident start into a new year full of connecting to maximise positive impact for all concerned and involved in deafblindness. Here is the presidential season’s message:
DbI Signs WFDB’s Public Letter Against Violations of Human Rights in Haiti
Public letter by The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) Haga clic aquí para leer en español Violations of Human Rights in Haiti Against Persons With Deafblindness Violence in Haiti has increased dramatically since the…