World Federation of the Deafblind
Oslo, Norway
About
Founded in 2001, World Federation of the Deafblind is a non-governmental organisation based in Oslo, Norway working on disability, human rights, health +7 more.
The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) is a global non-governmental advocacy organisation by and for persons with deafblindness, founded in 2001. It has 75 national and associate member organisations in 67 countries. WFDB works to improve quality of life and protect the rights of persons with deafblindness, including through engagement with the UN and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and promotes the International Day of Deafblindness, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2025. It publishes global reports on deafblindness and runs youth and women's committees and a World Conference on Deafblindness.
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Elderly care · Ireland, Belgium, Greece, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany
EU Horizon 2020-funded innovation action developing an open digital platform and technological and social solutions for healthy and active ageing, piloted with over 2,000 older adults.
ASSIST Project
Health
Three-year Erasmus-funded initiative promoting inclusive healthcare for mothers with disabilities, in which WFDB is a project partner.
EC Touch Braille
Disability
International project with Omnitor AB developing accessible technology for persons with deafblindness.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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International Disability Alliance, Deafblind International, World Blind Union, World Federation of the Deaf, World Association of Sign Language Interpreters, Sense International, European Deafblind Union, African Federation of the Deafblind, Latin American Federation of Deafblind people, RIADIS, Sightsavers, ONCE, University of Maynooth, Omnitor AB, WFD
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