International Week Of The Deaf 2025. The organizing committee of the 24th international congress on the education of the deaf (iced 2025) is very pleased to invite you to the historical city of rome, italy, where iced will take place from 7 to 11 july 2025. International day of sign languages is an annual event that promotes the linguistic diversity of deaf communities around the world.

International week of the deaf is celebrated by the world federation of the deaf (wfd) and its national associations and their affiliates globally during the last full week of september (monday through sunday), culminating with international day of the deaf on the last sunday of the week. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and the value of sign language in bridging.