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Deafblind International DbI is THE point of connection in deafblindness worldwide. We connect to maximize positive impact for and with all those concerned and involved.

As an international not-for-profit membership organization we have a constitution, members from around the globe, 18 thematically or geographically focused Networks and are managed by a volunteer Board. “Connect to Act” and join us as an individual member!

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Deafblind International
50th Anniversary

This year, Deafblind International (DbI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary!
We are delighted to celebrate this milestone with you — DbI members, families, service providers, researchers, and people with lived experience.

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What is New

DEN Best Practice – Swap Market: Structuring Your Classroom

DEN Best Practice – Swap Market: Structuring Your Classroom

October 24, 2026

Welcome to the September 22, 2026 session of the “Best Practice – Swap Market” hosted by the Deafblind International Educational Network (DEN)!
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Registration Open: Deafblind Africa Webinar on Interaction and Communication

Registration Open: Deafblind Africa Webinar on Interaction and Communication

October 17, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that registration for the next Deafblind Africa webinar has just opened. The webinar is once again free of charge and will take place online on Saturday, October 31, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.
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50 Years of DbI Podcast Series | Episode 6: Mirko Baur

50 Years of DbI Podcast Series | Episode 6: Mirko Baur

October 16, 2026

Bringing home half a century of global collaboration, what does it take to lead an international community dedicated to the deafblind movement into its next era?
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