About - Deafblind Association Nepal

WHO WE ARE

The Deafblind Association Nepal (DAN) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit making human rights based Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) which brings persons with Deafblindness together across the country. people with Deafblindness who were present at that time to be a mouthpiece for matters pertaining Deafblindness. DAN is registered in District Administration Office (DAO), Kaski, Nepal in 27th February 2012 and affiliated in SWC. The Central office of DAN is located in Pokhara Metropolitan-10, Kaski and extended network across Nepal.

DAN has its long term objectives to provide access to communication, employment opportunity and social inclusion of its members

Here Two individuals engaged in a tactile form of communication, which is often used by people who are person with deafblindness. One person's hands are placed over a small rectangular materials with raised dots in a grid pattern, which appears to be a form of tactile sign language or a braille system. The other person is guiding or touching the first person's hands, possibly to communicate through touch. This method allows individuals who are deafblind to receive information through physical contact, enabling them to communicate effectively despite the challenges of their sensory impairments.

OUR MISSION

DAN to be a strong, legitimate and effective organisation and pioneer a barrier free environment for people with Deafblindness.
Effective leadership of DAN for the protection, promotion of human rights and advance access to service and inclusion of people with deafblindness.
Launching a prolonged campaign geared toward eliminating social injustices and advocating for inclusion of Persons with Deafblindness in social, economic, and political systems.

OUR VISION

Deafblind Association Nepal envisions each persons with Deafblindness who are living self-reliant, politically aware and economically prosperous life with dignity as productive citizens in an inclusive and barrier-free society having full and equal enjoyment of all human rights.

OUR MESSAGE

we work to unite and advocate for Person with Deafblindness, ensuring timely services and recognition from the government. We support self-help groups and promote communication methods, while also advancing human rights through networking and advisory roles. Our aim is to integrate Deafblindness issues into public and private sector plans, fostering inclusivity nationwide.