FW: Together for Inclusion: International Day of Deafblindness 2025
Frances Gentle
Dear friends and colleagues
I am delighted to share the following message in celebration of today, 27 June, as the first United Nations International Day of Deafblindness.
Regards, Frances
From: secretar...@icevi.org <secretar...@icevi.org>
Sent: Friday, 27 June 2025 5:50 PM
Subject: Together for Inclusion: International Day of Deafblindness 2025
Dear Executive Board Members,
Happy International Day of Deafblindness 2025!
We are excited to join this significant celebration and share some resources with you.
Today marks the first-ever International Day of Deafblindness, a significant milestone in raising global awareness and recognition for persons with deafblindness. To mark this important occasion, we are pleased to share two articles that shine a light on the experiences, rights, and urgent advocacy needs of persons with deafblindness:
Leaving No One Behind: Why International Deafblind Awareness Day Matters by Mary Maragia – Vice President Deafblind International (DbI)
Global
Education Campaign “LET ME IN”: For the Right to Education of Children with Deafblindness by Mirko Baur – President Deafblind International (DbI)
Publication
on LinkedIn
ICEVI supports these very important messages and stands in solidarity with Deafblind International (DbI), the World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB), our member organizations, and the wider disability movement in advocating inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with deafblindness worldwide. As a global network committed to inclusive education for learners with visual impairment, including those with deafblindness, we recognize the unique barriers they face and remain deeply dedicated to advocating for inclusive solutions that ensure their full participation and equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
We encourage you to read and share these articles within your networks to help amplify this crucial advocacy:
Thank you for your continued commitment and action.
Shawn Piantoni, EdD
Secretary General
International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)
Email: secretar...@icevi.org
Phone / WhatsApp: +41 78 223 46 27
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Frances Gentle AO, PhD, DLittAO |
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NextSense Institute and Macquarie University (Australia)
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