Discovering Deaf Worlds Update #2 in the Dominican Republic with the WFD
Human Rights Training with ANSORDO In January 2019, Discovering Deaf Worlds (DDW) invited Colin Allen AM, President of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) … Read More
Announcement: Sub-themes of the International Week of the Deaf
In December 2018, the WFD Board adopted and announced the theme Sign Language Rights for All! for the 2019 International Week of the Deaf which … Read More
Announcement: 4th International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf (2021)
At the recent World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Board Meeting in Paraguay, the WFD reviewed bid proposals from countries wishing to host the 4th … Read More
International Women’s Day
Dear Friends, On this day, I would like us to take a moment to remember the plight of deaf women. In the past, deaf women … Read More
Announcement: Countries which will be considered to host the XIX World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf (2023)
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Board is very excited to announce the countries which have met the bid requirements necessary to host the … Read More
International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is an important day for us. Dear Friends, On this day, I would like share with you Marco’s story. Marco, child … Read More
New Members to WFD-WASLI International Sign Interpreter Accreditation
The WFD and the World Association of the Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) are pleased to welcome successful candidates who applied for the WFD-WASLI International Sign … Read More