[NFB-DB] 18th Deaf Blind international world conference, save the date

[Rod and Ele Macdonald]

Thank you, Penny. 

For those who may not be aware, there are two separate "world conferences" focused on the needs of deaf-blind people.

DeafBlind International 9DBI) is a professional group largely focused on issues relating to the education of deaf-blind children. I have attended three of their world conferences.

The World Federation of the Deafblind is an organization of the national consumer organizations from around the world. Their conference is known as the Helen Keller World Conference. They primarily focus on issues faced by deaf-blind adults. I have attended six of their conferences.

This is meant as information only. If I am off, please do correct me.

Rod Macdonald



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From: Penny Leclair via NFB-DB  <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
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Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:36 pm
Subject: [NFB-DB] 18th Deaf Blind international world conference, save the date

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> Penny Leclair here. I know the links do not work when I copy this text. I am on the planning committee for the next 18th conference. I have lived in Ottawa for 20 years. I live about 2 hours away from the city now. So if anyone wants to know more just ask. 
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> Deafblind international world conference save the date message
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> Logo Description:
> The left hand side of the logo is in all caps, it says global connections. Global in red and underneath is connections in black. 
> To the right of global connections are 2 hand outlines with palms open. The hands are connected at the thumbs. There are multiple colours within the outlines of the hands, red, orange, purple, yellow.
> Above the connecting thumbs and in between the hands is a red maple leaf. 
> In a semi circle above the hands it says "The future is in our hands" in black
> Below global connections and the hands  
> Canadian flag, 18th Deafblind international world Conference 
> July 22-28, 2023 Ottawa Canada
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> ASL: ASL 2021 09 14 Deafblind International World Conference 1 - YouTube
> LSQ: LSQ 2021 09 14 Deafblind International World Conference - YouTube
> Save the date! 
> The 18th Deafblind International World Conference is coming to Ottawa, Canada on Saturday, July 22 to Friday, July 28, 2023!
> With the theme of Global Connections: The Future in Our Hands the conference will be a hybrid affair, which means you can attend in person, or virtually!
> Our hope is to connect with more people than ever before. As more information becomes available you can stay informed by visiting our social media channels and our website at 
> deafblindnetworkontario.com
> Canada welcomes you to join us in our beautiful national capital, Ottawa, Ontario in 2023. Let's stay connected, the world is at your fingertips.
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