The Global Deafblindness Resource Hub
In February 2025, Sense International launched the Global Deafblindness Resource Hub, a groundbreaking platform built by and for people with deafblindness to access vital resources and connect with the world around them.
An estimated 157 million people globally live with deafblindness, yet much of the digital world remains out of their reach due to failures in accessible information and technology. This new platform aims to bridge that gap, ensuring more inclusive online access for people with multiple disabilities.
The Hub was built in collaboration with our global teams and in consultation with people with deafblindness and accessibility experts to create a space that is truly inclusive. It currently hosts over 150 resources across seven languages and is continuously growing, with information spanning a huge range of subjects such as information on deafblindness, rights and provisions, educational resources, skills training and links to accessible news and literature. Built with the needs of the people we work with at the forefront, it aims to equip users with the tools to build independence, become self advocates, and build meaningful connections to create a world where everyone is included.
The Hub was officially launched at Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre in London earlier this year, with local launches held by each of the country teams in the months that followed. Launches were attended by key stakeholders including government representatives, Organisations of People with Disabilities, National and International Non-Governmental Organisations, civil society, academics, and disability activists. Many have committed to sharing and growing the Hub, recognising it as a vital step forward in digital accessibility for people with multisensory disabilities, and are planning collaborate with the global teams to develop and upload new resources to the Hub. By coming together, we can reach and support people with deafblindness across the world and spearhead a movement in digital accessibility.
Alice’s Story
Alice is nine years old with partial sight and hearing loss, living in rural Tanzania. For many years she was unable to attend school, and was left out of interactions with her wider community. Her family was connected with Sense International Tanzania via a support worker who introduced them to the Global Deafblindness Resource Hub and provided a tablet which they could use to access it. Training videos on the Hub equipped Alice’s parents with knowledge of how to support her through guides and tutorials on sensory stimulation activities and mobility exercises, and directed them to local support services. With the support of the resources on the Hub, Alice has been able to attend school, where she is participating in learning alongside her new friends.
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