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WBU statement on White Cane Safety Day on Thursday 15 October 2020

Thursday October 15th, 2020
The World Blind Union (WBU) joins the rest of the world in observing White Cane Safety Day on Thursday 15th October 2020. White Cane Safety Day reminds the world of the importance of the White Cane as a tool for independent living for persons who are blind and partially sighted. As the world grapples with... View Article

Messages of condolence for WBU Secretary General, Mr Ajai Kumar Mittal

Thursday October 1st, 2020
We at the World Blind Union (WBU) were shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of our Secretary General, Mr Ajai Kumar Mittal,  on 22 September 2020. Mr. Mittal passed away at Yatharth hospital, Noida Extension, in India. He left behind his wife Meera, daughter Nitika and son in law, Dushyant. Mr. Mittal was the Secretary... View Article

IDA-IDDC statement on the Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Thursday July 9th, 2020
The International Disability Alliance (IDA) & International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) have released a statement to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, today Thursday 21 May 2020. Please read the following and visit the IDA website for more information: “Through our accessibility campaign, we called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and several UN agencies... View Article

WBU calls for accessible and inclusive services on Corona Virus

Monday March 30th, 2020
The World Blind Union is calling on governments and national leaders to ensure that public information and health care communication messages regarding the Corona Virus Pandemic are accessible to all including the blind and partially sighted persons. Essential information should be made available in accessible formats such as braille, audio, large print, plain language and... View Article

WBU-ICEVI Joint General Assemblies Postponed to 21-26 May 2021

Monday March 30th, 2020
Dear Members and Friends, The World Blind Union (WBU), the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI), and the Organización Nacional de (ONCE) announce the postponement of the joint WBU and ICEVI general assemblies. The WBU/ICEVI joint general assemblies will be held from May 21 through 26, 2021 in Madrid. Thanks to... View Article
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