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International Day of Deaf blindness 2026 – June 27
July 1 , 2026
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- The day is observed following a United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution adopted in 2025.
- It aims to raise awareness about deafblindness as a distinct disability and promote inclusion, accessibility, equal rights, and independent living for persons with deafblindness.
- The day is observed on 27 June to mark the birth anniversary of Helen Keller (1880–1968), a renowned deafblind author and activist.
- Deafblindness is a combined vision and hearing impairment that requires specialized support, including professional deafblind interpreters and interpreter-guides.
- The theme for the year 2026 is "Connected by Touch: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges".
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