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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.

Politics can be so sad. And our power of connection so strong. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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YouTube video by Deafblind International ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness: Gains and Milestones. Dr. Walter Wittich

Dr. Walter Wittich talks about the key milestones of this project — from research publications to global partnerships.

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Certificate of membership to the WHO Disability Health Equity Network, with the logo of the Network and the World Health Organization. Text: "CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP THIS IS TO CERTIFY CERTIFY THAT Deafblind International DbI is member of the WHO Disability Health Equity Network hosted by the World Health Organization for the period October 2025 -September 2027 WHO Disability Health Equity World Health Organization“.

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!
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Hellen Shakele shares her thoughts on the ICF Core Set development process — not only as a professional, but also as a parent.

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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Don’t forget to submit your contributions for the upcoming DbI Review by October 1, 2025!

Please email your submissions to dbireview@defblindinternational.org 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.
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There is even more to tell about the Global Education Campaign in Latin America: Wow!
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Let's applaud all the great steps that have recently been taken in Latin America as part of the Global Education Campaign!
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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.
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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.“

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).
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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!
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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.
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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...

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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.
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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.
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Enrich your day with a new insight into one of the research projects selected by our Global Education Campaign. This time in Chile!
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YouTube video by Walter Wittich ASL - What is the WHO ICF

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

Flyer for the expressions of interest with DbI's logo and the following text: "Expressions of Interest for Dbl Nomination for the Global Teacher Prize Deafblind International Dbl Expressions of interest deadline: August 31 2025 (09:00 GMT) Selection by Dbl deadline: August 28 2025 （09:00 GMT) Nomination by Dbl deadline: September 30 2025 (09:00 GMT) The Top 50 will be announced in November 2025 and the Top 10 in January 2026 The winner winner will be announced at the World Governments Summit taking place in Dubai, UAE, February 5-6 2026“.

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...
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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

DbI is excited to share insights from the "Voices of Hope" research study, which highlights the educational experiences of deafblind children in in Tanzania.
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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.
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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/
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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!
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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.

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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!
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