When a hand reaches out to another
In the radio show Odprta dlan (“Open Palm”), which has been airing for 25 years, the guest on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, was dr. Simona Gerenčer, secretary of the Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN. She spoke about the development of the Association...
Workshop on Haptic Way of Communication
The Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN recently organized another workshop on the haptic way of communication, which is an essential part of the language used by people with deafblindness. Strengthening this way of communication is crucial for overcoming...
Story 17/20: Tanja – Dreams that extend to the Paralympic Games
Tanja Glušič, a member of the Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN, was born deaf, and today, due to Usher syndrome, she only perceives light and dark, and that too in just one eye. But that doesn’t stop her – sports have been with her since childhood, and...
Story 16/20: BORIS – A Boy with Light
Boris was born with the rare CHARGE syndrome – with multiple diagnoses at once and one great strength: heart. Boris is deafblind and does not speak verbally, has difficulties with walking, intellectual development, as well as heart and kidney issues. When we meet him,...
Deafblind paraclimber Tanja Glušič – An Inspiration and Motivation
You are invited to watch the video from the Climbing Center Prevalje, where Tanja Glušič, a member of The Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN, is featured. Tanja is an exceptional person with deafblindness, a world-renowned paraclimber, who, despite her...
