Image with a light blue background commemorating the "International Day of Deafblindness," observed on June 27. On the left side, there is a white line drawing of two hands touching. Below, in bold white text, it reads: "27 June International Day of Deafblindness." On the right side, against a white background, there is the logo of the World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB), which includes a world map and the letters "WFDB" in black. Below the logo are illustrations of fingerspelling hand signs and braille characters.

International Day of Deafblindness: Why the Name Matters

The proclamation by the UN General Assembly of the International Day of Deafblindness is a milestone for the global disability community. But why was this name chosen, and what does it mean for persons with deafblindness worldwide? Below you’ll find WFDB’s explanation that highlights the reasoning behind the title, its connection to UN practices, and … Continue reading International Day of Deafblindness: Why the Name Matters

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