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Composed of specialists in various fields, the Accessibility Expert Group is dedicated to advancing information accessibility, technology, and sign language interpretation to remove communication barriers.

🇨🇺✨ Historic win for Cuba’s Deaf communities! Cuban Sign Language is now legally recognised! Huge credit to the Association of the Deaf in Cuba for years of tireless advocacy. WFD joins in celebrating this milestone! 🎉 #DeafRights #CubanSignLanguage #WFD

Comprising specialists from diverse backgrounds, the Education Expert Group for the 2024-2027 term is committed to promoting early intervention, lifelong learning, and the full implementation of Article 24 of the CRPD to ensure quality education for deaf learners around the world

The Health and Mental Health Expert Group brings together experts committed to improving access to healthcare, mental health support, and well-being for deaf people worldwide. They will help shape policies and provide recommendations for equitable healthcare for all deaf people.

The WFD Disaster Risk Reduction Expert Group is committed to making emergency preparedness and response fully accessible to deaf communities. Through their expertise, they will help shape inclusive disaster policies and ensure no deaf person is left behind.

📢 On this silver jubilee of International Mother Language Day, IDA reflects on 25 years of progress and continues to advocate for sign language as a national language to improve learning outcomes and foster inclusion of deaf learners. 🔗 Read our full statement:

WFD was invited by UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 to speak on the right to multilingual education for all deaf children. We emphasised that deaf children have the right to learn in a multilingual environment in national sign language. #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #signlanguagesmatter

📢 Final Reminder Are you an expert in AI, linguistics, sign language research, or advocacy? Join our AD HOC Group to help shape a position on AI and national sign languages. Deadline: 28 February 2025 Apply now➡️ wfdeaf.org/news/resources…

The WFD #SignLanguage and #DeafStudies Expert Group brings together specialists dedicated to advancing research, policy, and advocacy on sign languages and deaf culture. Their work will help strengthen linguistic rights, education, and identity for deaf communities worldwide.

💙 Empower Yourself with National #SignLanguage! On this World Hearing Day, let’s all recognise and promote national sign languages! Together, we can build a world where Deaf People Everywhere can Sign Anywhere. World Health Organization (WHO) #WorldHearingDay #EducationForAll

Wits Centre for Deaf Studies empowers deaf youth through film production training Web: northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za/news-headlines… ⁦Wits Centre for Deaf Studies⁩ ⁦DeafSA⁩

SABCNews_MorningLive eNCA Newzroom Afrika SABC News We appreciate your coverage of Pope Francis's funeral. However, we're deeply disappointed that sign language interpreters weren't included. This oversight excludes Deaf communities from accessing important information.. 😢

The Regional Secretariats Committee held a meeting with the WFD Regional Directors, representing our 8 Regional Secretariats, to discuss ongoing initiatives and strengthen regional cooperation. We reaffirm our commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of deaf communities

Last week, the 137th WFD Board meeting took place online. The Board reviewed the progress of the Action Plan, exchanged views with the WFDYS President, and voted on key resolutions. The next meeting will be held in Kenya in August, ahead of the 5th WFD Conference.

Join us at the 5th WFD Conference from August 11-15, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya! Don’t miss the opportunity to empower yourself with new knowledge and connect with #deafleaders from around the world! ➡️ More information: lnkd.in/eAKHY-Ft

Inclusive. Diverse. Accountable. 👉Meet the newly elected IDA General Assembly leadership and Board who will guide IDA’s governance and strategic direction. The elections are an example of what meaningful, inclusive democracy looks like: ✅ Leadership by persons with

Who are the key presenters of the 5th WFD Conference? Artificial Intelligence and Sign Language ➡ Dr Maartje De Meulder A Changing World ➡ Ms Susana Stiglich and Ms Penninah Vulimu Robust Deaf Organisations ➡ Mr Shane Feldman More information: wfdconference2025.org

Historic News in the International Disability Movement! For the first time ever, 4 signing deaf people have been elected to governance positions within the International Disability Alliance (IDA) We encourage deaf people to engage with organisations of persons with disabilities. Together, we lead change

🎉 Our New Website is Live! WFD is proud to launch its new website — faster, clearer, and more inspiring. Check it out now! ➡️ wfdeaf.org

Before the 5th WFD Conference, there will be two full days focused on Deaf Women and Gender Equality. Theme: Strengthening Gender Diversity in Deaf Organisations Read more: wfdeaf.org/wfd-conference/