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Audiologist – new permanent position at Eikholt
Would you like to put your skills as an audiologist to use in a highly interdisciplinary environment – with time for your profession, people and personal development? A new permanent position at Eikholt.
Group course “Us and the World” – Politics, Influence and Participation
Two groups have now completed the group course ‘Us and the World’. Politics, international issues, advocacy and participation have been on the agenda during these intense weeks at Eikholt.
What is audio description?
Audio description makes visual information accessible through descriptions and provides more opportunities to participate in, understand, and experience what is happening around them. The project "Words that Open Eyes: Audio Description for Social Inclusion" has developed material to make audio description easier.
A visit from the Deafblind Team in the Stockholm Region
How do professional environments in Norway and Sweden work with individuals with combined vision and hearing loss? During the visit from the Dövblindteam in Region Stockholm, we shared experiences and knowledge.
Architecture for All Senses – From Ambition to Human Right
How do we create environments where all people can experience accessibility, inclusion, and genuine participation? This is the core of the project Architecture for All Senses at Eikholt. Through the project, we explore what is needed for people with deafblindness, and consequently many others, to navigate, participate, and experience a sense of mastery in everyday environments.
Haptics: Pocket Edition has secured project funding!
In collaboration with the national association for people with combined vision and hearing loss (LSHDB), Eikholt has recently received project funding to further develop the Haptics: Pocket Edition app!
Ben-Lewi Hansen has been appointed as the new director at Eikholt
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.
Three days of learning about the use of interpreters and companions
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:
New article on haptic communication and guide dogs
Senior advisor at Eikholt Cathrine Timm Sundin and project participant Nina Frisnes Øyan have recently had a book article published about their experiences from the haptic communication and guide dog project. Read more about the book and the results of the project here!
CRPD contributes to stronger legal protection
From December 2025, the CRPD is part of the Human Rights Act. The CRPD aims to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. This means that the rights in the CRPD are enshrined in Norwegian law and must form the basis of public services and decisions.