We just have to share this: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/u... #dbi #deafblindinternational #deafblind

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of María del Carmen Schleske, a beloved leader of our Family Network.We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and to all who were touched by her remarkable life and work. Thank you, Maricarmen, for everything. Rest in peace.

WHO AFRO Webinar WHO AFRO is hosting a regional session on the new WHA 78 resolution and integrated care for sensory impairments. 27 Nov 2025 9:30–11:00 (GMT+1) Online

One of the highlights of this week: the very first online meeting of the researchers involved in the Global Education Campaign. It was fantastic: 100% in line with our very vibrant core values! #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

Explore the Latest Edition of DbI Review – Fall 2025 We’re excited to announce the release of DbI Review #74, our Fall 2025 edition, dedicated to the theme of the Global Education Campaign – “Let Me In”! Read the full magazine here: lnkd.in/eRAfG5Pi #DbI #deafblind #DbIReview

Why are the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness important? #ICF #ICFCoreSets #ICFCoreSetsForDeafblindness #DbI #Deafblindness #RecogniseDeafblindness #InclusiveHealth #DisabilityRights #UniqueDisability #AccessibilityForAll #DeafblindAwareness

We’re excited to share information about the 2025 Jones Memorial Lecture featuring Wissam Constantin and his presentation “From Deaf Shame to Deaf Same.” For more information visit www.deafblindinternational.org/2025-jones-m...

Research never stops! This important study focuses on understanding the lives of deafblind adults from the Global South and Global North, exploring their access to education, healthcare, and inclusion. #DbI #deafblind #Research #DisabilityRights #accessibility youtu.be/O8XWPiCSPEk

Politics can be so sad. And our power of connection so strong. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

Dr. Walter Wittich talks about the key milestones of this project — from research publications to global partnerships. #ICF #ICFCoreSets #DbI #Deafblindness #RecogniseDeafblindness #InclusiveHealth #DisabilityRights #UniqueDisability #AccessibilityForAll #DeafblindAwareness youtu.be/9b0zCc-I-58

DbI is strengthening its international commitment as a member of the WHO's new Disability Health Equity Network. Walter Wittich will be our primary focal person for this. Many thanks for his commitment and warm congratulations! #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #ICFCoreSets #healthequity

Hellen Shakele shares her thoughts on the ICF Core Set development process — not only as a professional, but also as a parent. #ICF #ICFCoreSets #ICFCoreSetsForDeafblindness #DbI #Deafblindness #RecogniseDeafblindness #InclusiveHealth #DisabilityRights #UniqueDisability #DeafblindAwareness

Hi! Meet today the second of two teachers that DbI has nominated for the Global Teacher Award 2026 of the Varkey Foundation: Verónica Angelino from Argentina! Warm congratulations to Verónica! #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

Hi! Meet today the first of two teachers that DbI has nominated for the Global Teacher Award 2026 of the Varkey Foundation: Hellen Shakele from Zambia! Warm congratulations to Hellen! #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

Today, we begin a series of publications about the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness, starting with a brief video introduction by DbI Vice President Mary Maragia. #ICF #ICFCoreSets #ICFCoreSetsForDeafblindness #DbI #Deafblindness #RecogniseDeafblindness #DisabilityRights #DeafblindAwareness

Excellent news: around 20 wonderful teachers from Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean have applied to be nominated by DbI for the Global Teacher Prize. The selection committee has today shortlisted six of them. We will be happy to introduce the final nominees. Applause! #letmein #DBI

Don’t forget to submit your contributions for the upcoming DbI Review by October 1, 2025! Please email your submissions to [email protected] and visit the DbI website www.deafblindinternational.org/dbi-review/ for submission requirements.

Be charmed with the finale of the Latin American update for the Global Education Campaign "Let Me In". And stay tuned: There is more to come on the campaign - for example about DbI's upcoming nomination of teachers for the Global Teacher Prize. #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #DBI #deafblind

There is even more to tell about the Global Education Campaign in Latin America: Wow! #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

Let's applaud all the great steps that have recently been taken in Latin America as part of the Global Education Campaign! #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

Back to the regional news from the Global Education Campaign. This time, we're focusing on Latin America. You may want to pour yourself a cup of mate tea to mark the start of this Latin American news series. #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

We are very pleased to have a new opportunity for building networks and contribute to a better world: DbI has just been granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign

Because we are a network of deeply committed individuals and organisations, we are bringing about real change with the Global Education Campaign. Every bit of support can make a huge difference to a child with deafblindness and their family. Thank you very much! #letmein #DBI #deafblind

So many positive developments are taking place in Africa, Asia and Latin America thanks to the Global Education Campaign. Here's a message from Indonesia, from Wenisingh and her organisation Mitra Ispirasi Pendidikan Indonesia. #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #deafblindasia #DBI #deafblind

Today, on August 8th, we celebrate CHARGE Syndrome Awareness Day. We’re joining hands around the world to raise awareness of CHARGE syndrome. Visit www.deafblindinternational.org/charge-netwo... #CHARGEconnect #CHARGEstrongertogether #CHARGEsyndromeawarenessday #CHARGEsyndromeworldwide

Our Global Education Campaign has also reached Iran with its Research Initiative. Here is a short video about the research project there, which also has links to a Swiss university. #letmein #deafblindinternational #DBI #deafblind #educationresearchinitiative

Today we are sending special greetings from all Global Education Campaign activities in great Africa, sharing this wonderful insight into the LET ME IN project in Kenya, directly from our incomparable Vice President Mary Maragia. #letmein #deafblindinternational #deafblind #DBI

Enrich your day with a new insight into one of the research projects selected by our Global Education Campaign. This time in Chile! #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #deafblindinternational #deafblind #DBI #educationresearchinitiative #education

The ASL videos about the WHO ICF Core Sets for deafblindness are now available online! What is the WHO ICF? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcrt... You can find more information on the Research Team's website, along with the available ASL videos, here: whoisdeafblind.org

Breaking news: As part of the Global Education Campaign, DbI nominates a maximum of two teachers of children with deafblindness per focus region of the campaign (Africa, Asia and Latin America) for the Global Teacher Prize of the Varkey Foundation. Apply now: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS... #letmein

DbI is excited to share insights from the "Voices of Hope" research study, which highlights the educational experiences of deafblind children in in Tanzania. www.deafblindinternational.org/global-educa... #letmein #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #research

We are very pleased to share new good news: All 30 teams of the selected Research Initiative projects have reconfirmed their commitment. Wow! To celebrate here, as an example, a short video from and about the project in Tanzania. #letmein #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #deafblinddavos2027

Ready to get to know the Planning and the Programme Committee for the next World Conference? It is with great pleasure and appreciation for all the voluntary commitment that we are sharing the relevant link today: www.deafblindinternational.org/conferences/ #deafblinddavos2027 #DBI #WFDB #letmein

The absolute highlight of the Global Education Campaign will be the first joint World Conference of the WFDB and DbI from 19 to 23 July 2027 in Davos, Switzerland. This week: the members of the Planning Committee and the Programme Committee. Stay tuned! #letmein #dbi #WFDB #deafblinddavos2027

The selection process for the Global Research Initiative proposals is now complete! You can find the full list of winners on the DbI website. The winners will get a research grant and an advisor. Successfully finished projects will also receive funding to be presented at the next World Conference.

Tomorrow, the Advisory Committee of the Research Initiative will meet to finalise the selection of 30 new research projects for the Global Education Campaign. The projects will be an important part of the next World Conference in Davos, Switzerland, in July 2027. Exciting! #letmein #DBI #deafblind

The Research Initiative is part of the Global Education Campaign ‘LET ME IN’. Dr Pawlos Kassu, Chair of the distinguished international Advisory Committee, explains you in his message why the campaign and the initiative are so very important. #letmein #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind

The Global Education Campaign brings with it so many positive developments. So let's focus on that for a while. Get to know our Global Education Campaign 'LET ME IN'! #letmein #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #globaleducationcampaign #connecttoact #togetherwearestrong

Join CHARGE Network for CHARGE Syndrome Awareness Day – 8 August 2025! #DbI #deafblind #CHARGEStrongertogether #CHARGESyndromeAwarenessDay #CHARGESyndromeWorldwide

What a wonderful 1st webinar for the Global Education Campaign in Asia! Thanks so much to everyone involved and participating! If you have missed the webinar, here is the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1R3... #letmein #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #createandconnect

On June 16, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared June 27 as International Day of Deafblindness, starting in 2025. We warmly congratulate the The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) on this wonderful achievement! Let's celebrate! #dbi #deafblindinternational #deafblind #wfdb

Research never stops! We continue to research stories. This important study focuses on the employment of people with deafblindness. Researchers, practitioners, and participants share their views on the significance of the project EMPLOY! #deafblindness #dbi #research

"LET ME IN" in Asia? Preparations for the first webinar are underway, with over 500 registrations already. The Global Education Campaign is really getting things moving! #letmein #dbi #deafblindinternational #deafblind

These are her words of thanks to all of you – taken in front of the legendary Obelisk in Buenos Aires, and therefore somewhat congested with traffic 🙂 #deafblindinternational #DBI

...the most wonderful Graciela Ferioli has finally and personally received her Lifetime Achievement Award, originally presented at our 1st Regional Asian Conference in Nepal in March. #deafblindinternational #DBI

A most important event took place today in Buenos Aires! We did not dance the tango but... #deafblindinternational #DBI

From São Paulo to the world, the DbI Global Education Campaign 'LET ME IN' is getting stronger. Let’s keep working together to overcome barriers and ensure that education is truly for everyone. #LetMeIn #Deafblind #DBI #deafblindinternational

Bienvenidos a São Paulo, donde se inauguró la Tercera Conferencia de ICEVI América Latina. La Campaña Global de Educación ocupa también un lugar prominente en el programa de la conferencia. #letmein #dbi #deafblindinternational #deafblind #icevi

The national leaders of the Global Education Campaign in Indonesia are pleased to invite you to the next international webinar, which will take place on 19 June 2025, from 13:00 to 17:00 Jakarta time. Free registration here: s.id/4P2WK #letmein #deafblindinternational #DBI #deafblind