Networks are recognized as one of the core activities of Deafblind International (DbI). Indeed, DbI is a network of many networks.
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News from the Networks:
In July 2027, the next Deafblind International World Conference will be organized in Switzerland.
Prior to the main conference, the DbI networks are planning a joint preconference.
All networks have their own focus, but we clearly also have a lot of commonalities.
Finding similarities, collaborating between networks, getting to know new people and learning from each other is an important aim of this preconference.
Currently, we are making an inventory of which topics and themes could be included in the program.
Your input is highly appreciated!
You’ll find the link to this survey here.
We kindly ask you to provide your feedback by October 1, 2025.
Thanks a lot!!
Preconference 2027 working group
In the constitution, one of the stated objects of DbI is to stimulate the development of networks with specialized focus. Networks are international groups of individual members and/or organizations, from at least three countries, approved by the General Assembly.
Some Networks become elected members of the DbI Board. Currently, there are 17 DbI Networks.
Additionally, DbI has launched the idea of an Asian Network at the 1st DbI Regional Conference in Asia, held in Pokhara, Nepal, March 1-3, 2025. While the Asian Network is not yet an official DbI Network, we can certainly speak of an emerging Network due to the high level of interest.
Here are the 17 official DbI Networks:
- Acquired deafblindness Network (ADBN)
- Adapted Physical Activity (APA) Network
- CHARGE Network
- Communication Network
- Creative Arts Network
- Deafblind Africa Network
- Deafblind Education Network (DEN)
- European Deafblind Network (EDBN)
- Family Network
- Ibero Latin American Network
- Network of the Americas
- Outdoor Network
- Research Network
- Rubella Network
- Technology Network
- Usher Network
- Youth Network (DbIYN)
For any question regarding DbI Networks please contact our Network Coordinator Trees van Nunen-Schrauwen at SHOW EMAIL
DbI will consider new Networks upon completion of the following application form. Please provide all the information asked for. The same information should be provided in updating reports.
In order to be recognized your proposed Network must:
- Be in sympathy with the objectives of DbI
- Involve at least 3 countries
- Have an agreed means for communication among members
- Be project-based and time-limited or an ongoing interest group with an action plan
- Provide details of the contact person and the leadership group
- Be ready to publish news in DbI`s social media and in the DbI Review via Communication Committee ComCom
- Be ready to participate in the regular Network meetings online together with the Network Coordinator
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Trees van Nunen-Schrauwen, Network Coordinator, SHOW EMAIL