We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sanja Tarczay, President of the World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB), has been elected Vice President of the International Disability Alliance (IDA) during its 2025–2028 governance elections held last week.
In this significant leadership role, Sanja will continue her dedicated advocacy for the rights of persons with deafblindness and all persons with disabilities worldwide. Her election marks an important milestone in advancing inclusion and accessibility on the global stage.
IDA 2025–2028 Leadership Team
The newly elected representatives of IDA’s General Assembly and Board are:
General Assembly Leadership
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President: Nawaf Kabbara
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Vice Presidents: Sanja Tarczay and Juan Angel De Gouveia
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Secretary of the General Assembly: Jacqueline Garou
Board Members
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Chair: Fernando Riaño
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Treasurer: Lim Puay Tiak
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General Board Members (without portfolio):
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Latoa Halatau-Talagi
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Bridget Snedden
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Joseph Murray
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Bobbi Beth Scroggins (Independent)
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Tim Gadd (Independent)
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This leadership group embodies a diverse and committed coalition of advocates who will guide IDA’s efforts to champion the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities globally.
For more information, please visit the IDA official announcement.
We congratulate Sanja on this important achievement and thank the entire WFDB Network for their ongoing support.