• STORY 1/20: VINKO – FROM A DESERTED ISLAND TO THE WORLD OF TOUCH

    Vinko was the first person with deafblindness we ever met. Completely deaf. Completely blind. A person with so-called practical deafblindness.
    When we first visited him in his apartment, he said words that left a lasting impression on our hearts:“I live like a loner on a deserted island.”
    He was sad, lonely. He

    >>

  • TRAVEL LECTURE ON COLOMBIA

    Together with our professional colleague Marjana Kenda, we embarked on a journey to the colorful and diverse Colombia.
    In her travel lecture, Marjana brought the vibrant spirit of this beautiful South American country to life through personal stories, vivid photographs, and rich descriptions of its culture, natural wonders, and traditions.
    She also

    >>

  • SPECIAL DAY IN THE DLAN ASSOCIATION

    Students of the Faculty of Social Work, in the course Empowerment and Advocacy in Mental Health, during the exercises of Assist. Dr. Simona Gerenčer, had the opportunity to visit the Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN. In practice, they met people with deafblindness and tried communicating in the language of the

    >>

  • PRESENTATION OF STORIES OF PEOPLE WITH DEAFBLINDNESS AT THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

    The Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN has been working closely with the Faculty of Social Work for many years, and every year it is also a learning base for students of social work. At the Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN, we are always happy to respond to the invitation for

    >>

  • VISIT OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY NOVARTIS

    Members of the Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN went on an interesting and informative visit to the pharmaceutical company Novartis in Ljubljana this week. We had the opportunity to get to know the operation of the packaging plant and the modern laboratory, where we gained insight into the procedures and

    >>

  • A NEW ISSUE OF DLAN MAGAZINE IS OUT

    The Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN has a double issue of the DLAN magazine available, which includes numerous professional and current articles and contributions from people with deafblindness.
    Sincere thank you to everyone who contributes in any way to the creation of the magazine.

    Ljubljana, 4. 4. 2025

    >>