International Day of Deafblindness is being observed today.

This day commemorates the birth of renowned author Helen Keller who was one of the most iconic figures in the deafblindness community.

Observing this day will contribute to publicity and awareness of deafblindness as a separate disability, different from blindness and deafness, in which it is difficult for impaired senses to compensate for each other.

Commemorating this day is to remind the world that the deafblind community exists and must be visible.

The last week of June is also recognized as Deafblind International Awareness Week.