National Resource Centre for Deafblindness

Since 1980, Eikholt has provided various courses and services to people with combined visual and hearing impairments, their carers and professionals/service providers.

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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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An illustration of the sun rising. Above it is the text: Eikholt – morning, sight and hearing in practice. Join our webinar series.

Eikholt Morning: A series of webinars on vision and hearing in practice

Join us for Eikholt Morning, a series of four inspiring webinars where you’ll gain practical and useful knowledge about sight and hearing.

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Haptics: Pocket Edition – now with more languages, new signals and features!

Haptics: Pocket Edition has been updated! You now get more languages, haptic signals for guide dog navigation and for use at a football match. New features that make the app even easier to use have also been added.

How is the world experienced when sight and hearing are different?

How do we find our way without sight? What does trust mean when we have to rely on others? And how can we communicate when we cannot hear? During Research Days 2026, students at Konnerud School will explore how sight and hearing help us in everyday life, and what happens when these senses function differently.

Roar Meland is standing indoors with two bouquets of flowers in his hand. He is wearing a suit jacket, shirt, and jeans.

It has been a fabulous trip!

After many years as managing director at Eikholt, Roar Meland is retiring. He turned 70 earlier this year and has decided to pass on the baton.

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