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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Do you want to work with language and communication for people with combined visual and hearing impairment? We are looking for another employee with a background as a sign language interpreter or who has a good command of sign language, and who has experience with combined sensory loss/deafblindness.
After many years as CEO of Eikholt, Roar Meland is retiring this year. The board of Eikholtis now pleased to announce that Ben-Lewi Hansen has been appointed as the new director, taking up his position from 3 August 2026.
Last week, Eikholt conducted the first group course "How to use an interpreter/companion". 9 participants with varying experience of using an interpreter/companion took part in these days. Read about the course and the opportunity to apply for participation in the autumn:
For many people with hearing loss, conversations in noise are a daily challenge. A new project is now helping to develop a training programme. The aim is to make it easier for people with hearing loss to understand speech.
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