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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 1d

Politics can be so sad. And our power of connection so strong. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind Children

Programs supporting students with rare, complex disabilities have lost millions of federal dollars.

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 3d

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
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ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness: Gains and Milestones. Dr. Walter Wittich

YouTube video by Deafblind International

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 7d

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

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 10d

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

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 22d

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

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · 25d

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

House in front of a green, wooded hill in a garden. A two-storey square building is connected to a single-storey extension. The façade is a sunny yellow, the large windows are framed in white and decorated with painted garlands. Pale green shutters serve as sun protection. Two windows and the front door are invitingly open. The words ‘Scuola Comunale Intragna Golino’ are written on the wall of the house on a white background, making it clear that this is an old village school.

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Sep 9

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.

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Sep 7

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

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

Screenshot of the first paragraph of the official letter informing DbI about the newly granted status. Text: „United Nations. Nations Unies NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS BRANCH OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPPORT AND COORDINATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 26 Floor Secretariat Building, United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017 Telephone: (212) 963-8652: (212) 963-9248 Website: e:.www.un.org/ecosoe/ngo Contact: www .org contact Dear NGO Representative, 21 August 2025 Subject: Follow-up to the decision of the Economic and Social Council I am pleased to inform you that on 29 July 2025, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the recommendation of the Committee on Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to grant special consultative status to your organization, Deafblind International (bl). Please accept our heartfelt congratulations.“

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Aug 16

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Aug 10

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

Image of the globe with the letters CHARGE on it. There are photos of people with flags of different countries beneath the globe. There is text on the flag in the center: "Come, join us!"
The background is blue sky and clouds. There are logos of the CHARGE Network in the left upper corner of the image and of the Deafblind International on the right upper corner.

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Aug 2

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Jul 27

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

ASL - What is the WHO ICF

YouTube video by Walter Wittich

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Jul 23

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...
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Global Education Campaign Highlights Study on Deafblind Education in Tanzania – Deafblind International DbI

Deafblind International DbI is THE point of connection in deafblindness worldwide

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