Last week, WFDB President Sanja Tarczay participated in a series of productive online meetings with the Japanese Association of the Deafblind. These discussions provided a valuable opportunity for exchanging information and sharing updates on various initiatives.
This collaboration exemplifies the strong partnership between WFDB and its members in Japan, reinforcing connections between Eastern and Western communities while enhancing WFDB’s global outreach. Through this engagement, both organizations are committed to advancing the rights and inclusion of deafblind individuals on a global scale.
Participants:
- Sanja Tarczay: President of the World Federation of the Deafblind
- Shingo Kobayashi: Staff member of the Japan Deafblind Association
- Akiko Fukuda: Representative of the Asia Deafblind Network
- Satoshi Fukushima: Director of the Japan Deafblind Association
- Deafblind members: Participants from the Japanese Deafblind Association
In conclusion, these meetings underscore the importance of international collaboration and knowledge-sharing in promoting the rights and well-being of deafblind individuals worldwide. The WFDB looks forward to continuing this fruitful partnership with the Japanese Association of the Deafblind and exploring additional opportunities for collaboration in the future.