| From June 2nd to 4th this year,
a group of professionals specializing in the education/ rehabilitation
of persons with deafblindness and multiple needs met in Buenos Aires-
Argentina. The event was organized by ICEVI and the participants came
from a range of countries in Latin America.
Representatives of international organizations who are involved in work
on this theme also participated in the meeting. Among the organizations
taking part were HPP, SENSE, CBM, "Asociacion de Padres de Personas
con Sordoceguera de Argentina" and FLASC 'Federacion Latinoamericana
de las Personas Sordociegas'.
The result of this meeting was the formation of the special interest group.
Lic. Maria Luz Neri de Troconis (Venezuela) was confirmed as the General
Coordinator for the region and a Coordinator for each of the five Latin
American ICEVI sub regions was appointed.
In addition, the Strategic Plan for the Region was drawn up defining the
mission, objectives and activities of the group.
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