• KAMIŠIBAI – THE MAGIC OF STORIES IN PICTURES

    We had a very special day at the Deafblind Day Center. We were visited by Mrs. Dragica Ropret Žumer, a storyteller, educator and creator, who wholeheartedly introduced us to the Japanese art of storytelling with pictures – kamishibai.
    Kamishibai is more than just a way of storytelling, it is an experience.

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  • STORY 6/20: STANKA – A VOLUNTEER WHO HEARES WITH THE HEART

    After the establishment of the Slovenian Association of the Deaf-Blind DLAN, we needed people with hearts. There was no money, no employees – but there was a great need for help.
    Stanka stepped forward without hesitation and said:
    “I am deaf. But I have a big heart. I can help.”
    And indeed. She

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  • STORY 5/20: GAŠPER – A QUIET FIGHTER BUILDING BRIDGES

    Gašper Pezdirc is a person with deafblindness who came to know his fate early in life—his father was deaf and, by the end of his life, completely deafblind. But for Gašper, it was even harder: back then, there were no communication tools like today, no personalized support systems, not even

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  • The Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN participating at the Festival “Play With Me”

    We were once again thrilled to accept the invitation to the Festival “Play With Me”, which promotes the acceptance of diversity, intergenerational connections, and shared creativity.
    Photos speak louder than words: primary school children making an effort to connect with an older person with deafblindness. Smiles, respect, sparkling eyes, and playful

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  • SECOND SET OF PHOTOS FROM THE EXPERT CONSULTATION “LJUBLJANA – A CITY ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DEAFBLINDNESS”

    Following the remarkable expert consulatation organized by The Deafblind Association of Slovenian DLAN, which took place on May 22, 2025, at the premises of the large conference hall of the City of Ljubljana, we are pleased to share with you today the second set of highlights from this highly important

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  • AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT DEAFBLINDNESS IN COLLABORATION WITH FACULTIES

     

    At the Deafblind Association of Slovenia DLAN, we are aware of the importance of raising awareness among the general public about deafblindness and the lives of people with deafblindness. Only with greater understanding and acceptance can we as a society create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
    We also pay special

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