• A Day to Remember – A Historic Moment for Slovenia and the Deafblind Community

    It Happened.
    Slovenia has adopted the Act on the Use of the Language of Deafblind Persons.
    Just one day after celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN, a moment occurred that feels nothing short of a miracle.The National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia unanimously – without a

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  • 20 Years of Creating, Researching, and Sharing Knowledge

    For two decades, the Association of the Deafblind of Slovenia DLAN has been developing expertise in the field of deafblindness, writing the story of the language of the deafblind, the respect for touch, and the power of human connection.
    Over the years, we have published more than 90 works – books,

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  • THE WINNERS: LUCIJA AND ANTON

    Lucija Brumec and Anton Polutnik deserve a special mention. It is a truly unique experience to stand on the winner’s podium at any sporting event.
    On September 20, 2025, the first-ever 500-meter walking race for people with deafblindness, named “Step by Step Through Darkness and Silence,” took place in Varaždin.
    Lucija took

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  • “STEP BY STEP THROUGH DARKNESS AND SILENCE”

    On Saturday, September 20, 2025, as part of the 31st Varaždin Half Marathon, the world’s first international 500m walking race for individuals with deafblindness took place. The participants competed with the assistance of their personal assistants or volunteers.
    In beautiful sunny weather and with the enthusiastic support of the crowd, we

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  • “WHEN THE HEART GUIDES THE HANDS: ART WITHOUT SOUND AND LIGHT”

    The Slovenian Association of the Deafblind DLAN, within the framework of the project The Language of the Deafblind as a Means of Inclusion and Public Awareness, co-financed by the Ministry of Culture, had the opportunity to present the artistic works of its members at the Ljubljana City Library (MKL).
    The exhibition

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  • PREPARATIONS FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY ARE IN FULL SWING

    We’re rehearsing, rehearsing, rehearsing: solo acts, group numbers, syncing recordings, polishing the music, and adding heart and warmth.
    We can’t wait to share it all with you at our 20th-anniversary celebration.
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5 PM, SiTi Theatre, Ljubljana
    Join us for this special evening.
    Ljubljana, September 21, 2025

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