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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Allegra - good morning from Switzerland! DbI is delighted to announce the first round of applications for partial individual grants for the World Conference. This round is open exclusively to individual DbI members. You can apply here until the end of October: forms.gle/shX8KUGZmnKG... #worldconf

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We are deeply saddened to share that Barbara Miles, a beloved colleague and pioneer in the field of deafblindness, has passed away. Barbara touched many people deeply and will be sadly missed. Her legacy, however, will remain with us and will continue to inspire our field.

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

YES, that’s right. The World Conference takes you straight into the mountain world of *Heidi*, one of the most famous Swiss children’s books of all time. Here is the English trailer from 2017. See you soon in Heidi’s mountains in Davos! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQrZ... #deafblind27 #worldconf

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Heidi Official US Release Trailer (2017) - Anuk Steffen Movie

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Another glorious morning with the first rays of sun shining on the Swiss Alps. And some good news: the application process for partial individual participation sponsorships for the World Conference opens at the end of September. #deafblind27 #worldconference #worldconf #deafblind

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We look forward to receiving your articles for the DbI Review! You can find the submission requirements here: www.deafblindinternational.org/dbi-review/ Submit your contribution: dbireview@deafblindinternational.org Submission deadline: October 1, 2026 #dbi #wfdb #deafblind #dbireview

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The highlight of the week? The fantastic online party for DbI’s 50th birthday! If you missed it: Here’s the video from Tony Best, who takes you on a brief journey through DbI’s history. The next chance: The in-person cake-cutting event at the World Conference in Davos. #dbi50 #deafblind27

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today’s sunrise in the Swiss mountains is a beaming invitation to hear the latest news on the Global Education Campaign in person at the World-Conference in Davos from 19 to 23 July 2027. A warm welcome to Davos: deafblind27.org #LetMeIn #GlobalEducation #EducationForAll #DBI #deafblindness

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Remember Weningsih and the first Southeast Asian Webinar? In October, we’re organising an intensive tour of government, administrative and educational institutions with Weni and DbI’s president. The Global Education Campaign keeps opening new doors! #LetMeIn #EducationForAll #DBI #deafblind

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Hello Africa! Exciting news: The Global Education Campaign’s Africa team has just met to discuss the next steps. The result: The next webinar will focus on interaction and communication, followed by a series of training sessions on the same topic. #LetMeIn #EducationForAll #deafblind #DBI

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Global Education Campaign builds bridges – just as DbI does in general. And so it can happen, as it has this evening, that three people from Iran, the USA and Switzerland come together to find a way to support twins with deafblindness and their family in Pakistan. #EducationForAll #DBI

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Emma Boswell shares more about how DbI works — a network of many networks! Learn more about the Usher Network and become a member yourself! #dbi #deafblind #Ushersyndrome #UsherNetwork #inclusion

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Global Education Campaign is buzzing with energy. What began like the flutter of a butterfly’s wings is spreading rapidly. The World Conference will take you on this journey. Have you registered yet? deafblind27.org #LetMeIn #EducationForAll #DbI #deafblind #davos27 #worldconference

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Today, on 8 August, we celebrate CHARGE Syndrome Awareness Day! We are spelling the letters of CHARGE around the world to raise awareness of CHARGE syndrome. Please join us on this special day! #chargeconnect #chargesyndromeawarenessday #chargesyndromeworldwide #chargestrongertogether #dbi

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

With a rose (what else in the land of roses?) some more fantastic news for Iran: a training course has officially begun with ten teachers for students with deafblindness – with four hours of training per week. #LetMeIn #GlobalEducation #EducationForAll #deafblindness #deafblindinternational #DbI

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Let’s start the day by congratulating Tahereh Najafi Fard, Saheb Yousefi, and Valerie Caron. Their research project on “Planning Education for Children and Youth with Deafblindness” in Iran is the second project of the Research Initiative to officially reach its goal. #LetMeIn #DBI #deafblindness

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Great news: the website and early bird registration for the World Conference 2027 and the pre-conference of the DbI Networks are opening this weekend – earlier than announced! Stay tuned! #deafblind27 #worldconference #GlobalEducation #EducationForAll #deafblindness #DBI #WFDB

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

One of the best ways to support global education for children with deafblindness is by sharing ideas and exchanging best practices. Hear from Emma Boswell, Chair of the Usher Network at DbI, as she shares more about DbI work. #GlobalEducationCampaign #Deafblindness #DbI #UsherNetwork

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The Global Education Campaign is working to address the numerous gaps in provision. We are therefore all the more delighted about the recently published book by our DEICom member in the UAE, Basem AbdelGhaffar. #GlobalEducation #DBI #deafblind #deafblindness #inclusion #EducationForAll

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Book cover in three different shades of olive green. A cellular network in the background. In the foreground, in white, the title and author: PERSPECTIVES ON DIAGNOSTIC EDUCATION: Co-Creating Communication. Basem AbdelGhaffar.

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Great news: Yesterday, we held the first Deafblind Africa Network webinar. And today is July 19. In exactly one year, the World Conference will open! Registration opens on August 3. And by the end of August, the committee will contact everyone who has submitted an abstract. #letmein #davos27

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We are glad to share that Dr. Stefania Fadda, Director of the CABSS Foundation - Assistance Center for Deaf and Deafblind Children ETS, has been appointed Honorary President of the European Society for Mental Health and Deaf People. #deafblind #inclusion #leadership

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The first research paper from the campaign is complete! By Christopher Mpakeni, it is on the implementation of inclusive education for learners with deafblindness in Malawian primary schools. Let's congratulate Christopher! #GlobalEducation #DBI #deafblind #deafblindness #inclusion #EducationForAll

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On a stylized globe, the campaign’s slogan—“LET ME IN”—is written in a color gradient ranging from purple to mint green, ending in a heart graphic.

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Join us in celebrating: the first Deafblind Africa Network webinar already has 70 registrations! The deadline is Thursday, 16 July, 5 pm CEST. Here is the registration link: forms.gle/h2YJ5mR4g636... #GlobalEducation #DBI #deafblind #deafblindness #inclusion #EducationForAll

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Is this your Global Education Campaign Wednesday? Would you like to contribute your expertise by giving a voluntary presentation in a campaign webinar? If so, please sign up via this Google Form: forms.gle/mvtUnKhVCbsi... #GlobalEducation #DBI #deafblind #inclusion #EducationForAll

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Since it began, the Global Education Campaign 'Let Me In' has already made such a difference. And the journey continues. In Africa, the first webinar, organised by DbI’s Deafblind Africa Network, is coming up soon: On Saturday, July 18, 5-6:30 pm CEST. #GlobalEducation #DBI #deafblind #deafblindness

Graphic featuring the logos of DbI’s Deafblind Africa Network and the ‘Let Me’ campaign, photos of four people, a QR code for registration, and the following text: Webinar 'Deafblindness in Africa'; Maii Elkoduse, Nida Society, Egypt; Hellena Shakele, Deafblind Association of Zambia; Andargachew Deneke, University of Addis Ababa; with an introduction by Mirko Baur, Dbl President. Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026. Time: 5.00–6.30 pm CEST. In the center, together with the QR code: Register NOW!

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Just one of the beautiful events held by Nida Society this month to celebrate National Deafblind Awareness Month and #CreateAndConnect! #NDBAM #DeafblindAwareness

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Whilst we are celebrating the International Day of Deafblindness, we must sadly also announce that William Green has passed away. Find our tribute here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... DbI extends its heartfelt and grateful condolences. #DBI #Deafblind #deafblindness

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#dbi #deafblind #deafblindness | Deafblind International DbI

Whilst we are celebrating the International Day of Deafblindness, we must sadly also announce that William Green has passed away. William was DbI’s President between 2003 and 2011, having previously s...

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

On the International Day of Deafblindness, hear Dr. Carolina Der (WHO) explain how the ICF shifts the focus from diagnoses to accessibility, participation, and inclusion. Watch the video on our Facebook and LinkedIn accounts. #DbI #WFDB #Deafblindness #ICF #Accessibility

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Deafblindness is unique, distinct AND also diverse. The Board of DbI and the Executive Committee of the WFDB have adopted a resolution to reflect this diversity. DbI has just published it on the website. www.deafblindinternational.org/deafblind-di... #DBI #wfdb #deafblind #CreateAndConnect

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Today, we held the first meeting of the Nominations Committee. This committee plays an important role in supporting DbI’s Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and governance responsibilities, including overseeing & guiding the election process for Board members, the President, and two Vice Presidents.

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The 50th Anniversary Issue of the DbI Review is now available on our website. Enjoy reading! www.deafblindinternational.org/dbi-review/ #DbI #deafblind #50yearsDbI #DbiReview

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The cow pastures in the Swiss mountains are in full bloom. And what about your ideas for getting actively involved in the World Conference 2027? Over 200 abstracts have already been submitted. We look forward to receiving more! www.deafblindinternational.org/the-call-for... #deafblind27

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Call for Abstracts Extended! New deadline: June 15 For more information, please visit the DbI website www.deafblindinternational.org/the-call-for...

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

As you know, DbI is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. So we’re sharing birthday messages from time to time. Today’s message is from one of our youngest members, Mia Sellers! #dbi50 #DBI #deafblind

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Spring is in the air in the Swiss Alps. Here is a mountain meadow full of white Alpine crocuses – a floral reminder, so to speak, of the ongoing call for abstracts for the World Conference 27: www.deafblindinternational.org/world-confer... #deafblind27 #worldconf27 #davos27 #deafblind #DBI #wfdb

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

A shared achievement. And one that we must all help to implement in order for it to become a reality. Here is the message of thanks from Ricard López, the other project lead for the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness. #icfcoresetsfordeafblindness #icf #dbi #wfdb #perkins @perkinsvision.bsky.social

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

"Pathway toward equity" — watch this short video to see the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness from parents’ perspective. #deafblind #ICFCoreSetsfordeafblindness #Inclusion #dbi

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Our portable conference stand, which comes in a suitcase, has already arrived in the Swiss mountains. And you: have you submitted an abstract yet? www.deafblindinternational.org/world-confer... #deafblind27 #worldconf27 #DBI #wfdb #davos27 #ch27 #deafblind

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Why should we know about the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness? Watch as Shruti from Sense India shares her journey through the ICF process. #Deafblind #dbI #DeafblindInternational #ICFCoreSets #inclusion

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Enrich the 1st joint World Conference of WFDB and DbI with your own contribution: The call for abstracts is open. Please share your experience with all of us! Find more information here: lnkd.in/dyVkh2kp #deafblind27 #worldconf2027 #dbi #wfdb #deafblind

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World Conference 2027: Call for Abstracts – Deafblind International DbI

Deafblind International DbI is THE point of connection in deafblindness worldwide

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The Deafblind International Communication Network is delighted to host a webinar on Thursday, 23 April 2026: Humour in Deafblind Interactions. Follow the link for more information www.deafblindinternational.org/dbl-communic... #deafblind #humour #dbi #deafblindinternational #communication

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Remember the Anne Sullivan Medal to Walter Wittich and Ricard López, paying tribute to the very important work carried out by everyone involved in the ICF Core Sets project? Now we are happy to share Walter’s thank-you video. #icf4deafblindness #icfcoresets #ICF #deafblind #DBI #wfdb

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Join April 17 webinar on adult medical issues in CHARGE syndrome, featuring expert insights and real-life experiences. Open to all — families, professionals, and anyone interested. Find more information here www.deafblindinternational.org/dbi-charge-n... #deafblind #CHARGE #DbI #DbICHARGENetwork

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

A word from Australia! In this video, Annmaree Watharow, a researcher in the field of deafblindness, shares a clear explanation and personal perspective on the implementation of the ICF Core Sets. #dbi #deafblind #deafblindinternational #icf #icf4deafblindness #icfcoresets

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Call for abstracts is now open for the World Conference on Deafblindness 2027 in Davos, Switzerland! Share your research, practice, or lived experience and be part of shaping a more inclusive future. www.deafblindinternational.org/world-confer... #DbI #WDFDB #conference #Davos #deafblindness

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Speaking of our 50th anniversary: enjoy a cliffhanger for Carolyn Monaco’s anniversary message. You will find more on Facebook or LinkedIn. #dbi #deafblindinternational #dbi50years #deafblind #deafblindness

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The DbI Review Spring Issue is open for submissions and will celebrate the 50th DbI Anniversary. Deadline: April 1 Submit: dbireview@deafblindinternational.org More information: lnkd.in/eRAfG5Pi hashtag#dbi hashtag#dbireview hashtag#deafblindinternational hashtag#dbi50years

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dbiconnect.bsky.social @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Get ready: the call for abstracts for the 2027 World Conference will be published soon. There will be four sub-themes: advocacy, accessibility, communication, health and wellbeing. We look forward to receiving your abstracts! #deafblind27 #davos27 #worldconf27 #dbi #wfdb

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