COVID-19

One Year of Covid-19

Today marks one year since the World Health Organisation declared Covid 19 a global pandemic.

One full year. One year in which our lives were upended and changed.

One year in which the WFD and our partners mobilized to ensure deaf people were not forgotten and left behind, but included.

We worked to set high standards for access to information, and over 100 countries have had some sign language interpretation on their television broadcasts related to the pandemic.

We worked to monitor educational access for deaf learners, and disseminated standards for continuity of education during the pandemic.

We worked to establish clear guidelines for access to health settings and health information.

And we are continuing to work to ensure all deaf people around the globe should have equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines.

This past year, we have had many video meetings with our members and regions. This past year was a challenge, but I see our global deaf communities have met this challenge. We are dispersed, but still remain connected.

And we will remain connected, as we see the end of the pandemic coming closer and look forwards the future.

Together, we are united and resolute!

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LATEST UPLOADED RESOURCES

Statement on the right of deaf people to equal treatment - Spanish Version
Statement on the right of deaf people to equal treatment - French Version
Statement on the right of deaf people to equal treatment in the context of the Global Covid-19 pandemic - ENGLISH Version
Position Statement on Educational Rights for Deaf Learners During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Statement on Accessible Communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People during COVID-19 Pandemic
The Non Discrimination Statement
Joint Statement responding to the Safeguarding and Protection Needs of Deaf Children and Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Access to Higher Education for Deaf Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
SPANISH VERSION - Access to Higher Education for Deaf Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Examples of press Conferences on COVID-19 with National Sign Languages
Letter to WHO about the COVID-19 information
Guideline on Access to Information in National Sign Languages During Emergency Broadcasts
ARABIC VERSION - Guidelines on Providing Access to Public Health Information
SPANISH VERSION - Guidelines on Providing Access to Public Health Information
PORTUGUESE VERSION - Guidelines on Providing Access to Public Health Information
JAPANESE VERSION – Guidelines on Providing Access to Public Health Information
KOREAN VERSION - Guidelines on Providing Access to Public Health Information
GERMAN VERSION – Guidelines on Providing Access to Public Health Information
WFD-WASLI Joint Statement
PORTUGESE VERSION - The Joint Statement
JAPANESE VERSION – The Joint Statement
ARABIC VERSION – The Joint Statement
SPANISH VERSION – The Joint Statement

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