Eikholt is a resource and competence centre, with specialists in combined visual and hearing impairment/deafblindness. Our commitment does not stop at course activities and customised services for users. We are also committed to expertise development, research and dissemination. We want to be at the forefront, exploring new opportunities and developing new knowledge that can help change lives.
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How can technology improve quality of life and independence for people with dual sensory loss? In this series, we meet people with combined visual and hearing impairment who have found their favourite assistive technology - and let them tell us in their own words how it makes a difference. This time we talk to Pål Kjetil Lyngstad, who uses his favourite assistive technology, VoxiVision.
Universal design is crucial for inclusion and equality in planning. A new guide from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development describes how municipalities and regions can ensure accessibility for all - from the idea phase to the finished solution. Read more about this here:
The course catalogue for 2026 is currently being sent out to all those who have received courses from Eikholt over the past five years. The course catalogue from Eikholt describes courses for people with combined visual and hearing impairment/deafblindness, their families and professionals. Read more and download the course catalogue here:
Research shows that orientation and mobility are topics that many people with combined visual and hearing impairments are concerned about, and it is a field that places great demands on those who work professionally in this area. The Eikholt conference has a tradition of presenting research, projects, technology and experiences from practical fields and everyday life. This was also the case this time.
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