As well as the World Conference, regional events can be held under the DbI umbrella, for instance European Conferences. DbI seeks to achieve its objects through encouraging networks and development of regional activity throughout the world. Networks can be based on geography, language, culture or focus. Examples include the European Usher Study Group. Networks share information and may organise events such as visits, expert meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
Membership is open to corporations, networks and individuals.
Institutions, through membership fees and donations, provide the resources for DbI 's activities. Deafblind International has a General Assembly that meets at the World Conference. A Council runs DbI and is composed of representatives of large corporate organisations, small corporates and networks. Individual membership does not give voting rights. Individuals can also be members and receive the Journal, DbI Review.