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Together in Action: 2025-2028 Quadrennium

A young reader traces raised braille and embossed animal illustrations in a tactile picture book, using touch to explore the story.

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Coming Soon: Global Braille Literacy Campaign (BLC 2026)

Every person who needs braille has the right to learn and use it—wherever they live. From schoolchildren learning to read, to adults seeking to participate

Close-up of a student’s fingertips gliding over freshly embossed braille dots on a white sheet, with a black slate and stylus resting on a wooden desk.

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Participation by ICEVI in Collaboration with Blind Citizens Australia and National Disability Advocates

ICEVI participated in the 2025 General Assembly of the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC), held in Berlin. The Assembly brought together development organizations and

Participants from 22 nations meet in Pokhara’s DbI Asian Conference 2025, sharing inclusive deafblind education, work, and community ideas.

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Deafblind International Asian Regional Conference: Spotlight on ICEVI Particpation

ICEVI participated in the Deafblind International (DbI) Asian Regional Conference 2025, held in Pokhara, Nepal, which brought together self-advocates, families, professionals, and allies from 22

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Global Disability Summit 2025

At the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin, ICEVI reinforced the visibility of inclusive education through the active engagement of its global and regional leadership.

Attendees of the inaugural Amsterdam Initiative table talk: DAISY, ABC, ICEVI, Round Table, Clovernook, Pitt, ICEB.

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The Amsterdam Initiative: Advancing Global Braille Literacy

This shared momentum at the Tactile Reading Conference led to the launch of the Amsterdam Initiative—a global commitment to mobilize international expertise and local knowledge

From left: Dr Emily White, Dr Shawn Piantoni, and Professor John Ravenscroft standing together in front of a bright red ‘Tactile Reading’ conference backdrop.

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Amplifying Tactile Literacy at the Tactile Reading Conference

At the Tactile Reading Conference in Amsterdam, the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) participated actively, reflecting its role as both

ICEVI President Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame addresses COSP18 2025 with headphones and braille display, urging governments: inclusive education is vital.

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Elevating Inclusive Education at COSP18

ICEVI participated in the 2025 General Assembly of the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC), held in Berlin. The Assembly brought together development organizations and

A large, diverse group of people, including individuals using wheelchairs, stand in front of the Volksbühne theatre in Berlin, smiling and cheering. They wear white shirts that together spell out "HOLD THE LINE" during the IDDC General Assembly 2025.

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Participation in the IDDC General Assembly

ICEVI participated in the 2025 General Assembly of the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC), held in Berlin. The Assembly brought together development organizations and

East Asia President, Mr. Silatul “Rahim” Bin Dahman standing in front of the International Conference on Special Education Sign while in attendance.

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Strengthening Partnerships with SEAMEO SEN

In April 2025, ICEVI East Asia and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Special Educational Needs (SEAMEO SEN) formalized a multi-year

Dr. Emily K. White, ICEVI Pacific President, stands in front of a presentation screen delivering a talk on braille literacy to teachers in a classroom at the Viseo Schools in the Netherlands.

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Exploring Collaboration with Visio Schools

From 15 to 17 May 2025, ICEVI Europe, in partnership with the Robert Hollman Foundation, convened the 10th ICEVI European Conference in Padova, Italy. Under

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10th ICEVI European Conference

From 15 to 17 May 2025, ICEVI Europe, in partnership with the Robert Hollman Foundation, convened the 10th ICEVI European Conference in Padova, Italy. Under

General photography of panelists, exhibitors, participants, young people and delegates from the Latin America region.

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ICEVI Latin America Regional Conference

From 30 May to 1 June 2025, ICEVI Latin America convened the III Latin America Regional Conference under the theme “Transformative Pillars for a More