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.…
Author: Mirko Baur
DbI Africa Conference: Postponed but Happening!
Postponed due to the pandemic, but for sure happening: The very 1st DbI Africa Conference. Save the new date right now: May 12-14, 2022. And let’s look forward to all those conference meetings online and…
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…
African Conference: Great Progress Despite Pandemic
Focus on a desired future helps in many crises. Looking at the positive future strengthens in the present and carries far beyond in a maelstrom of energy. In the ongoing pandemic we can all need…
Breakdown Barriers: 3rd Edition of Accessibility Guidelines for Sensory Loss
“Together, we can proactively breakdown barriers to make an environment safer, accessible, and inclusive to everyone in it,” says Kelly Patterson, DeafBlind Ontario Services’ Manager of Client Services and Specialized Training. A great resource for…