The1 st World Congress of the WFD took place in September1951, and the choice of September to celebrate the International Week and Day of the Deaf is a commemoration of this historical event.

• 世界聋人协会第一次代表大会在1951年9月召开，选择9月来庆祝国际聋人日和聋人周是对这一历史性事件的纪念。