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Latest news from the AV clinic - visual field meter is in place
The new instrument that is now in place at the AV clinic (clinic for audio-visual assessment and adaptation) is basically a visual field meter. This means that we can measure the size and shape of the visual field of the person being tested.
Eikholt 40 years
Today, 26 August, it is 40 years since Eikholt was officially opened by King Olav V. This was a day of celebration not only for Konnerud and Drammen, but for the whole country. Finally, people with deafblindness had their own centre for rehabilitation, training and, not least, the opportunity to meet others with deafblindness.
NAV covers the cost of a companion for people with congenital deafblindness
Finally, it has been clarified that expenses for companions/practical assistance when participating in adaptation courses for deafblind people will be covered by the National Insurance Scheme.
Family course held in beautiful summer weather!
We have just said goodbye to 10 families who visited us at Eikholt this weekend. The family course for children and young people with Usher and their families was held in beautiful summer weather.
Our colleague Jan Ove Årseth has died
Our colleague Jan Ove Årseth died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday 17 July. He was picked up by an ambulance at his home, but his life could not be saved. This came as a shock and is terribly sad for everyone. Jan Ove was 53 years old.
Courses in video communication and online meetings
Throughout the Corona period, we have experienced the importance of being able to participate and invite to video communication in order to maintain work meetings, organisational work and contact with family and friends. We therefore want to provide the opportunity to learn how to use some of these tools.
Eikholt report - Working with visual and hearing impairment
In order to gain knowledge about the experiences of people with sensory loss in the workplace, we have chosen to use an empirical study where we can interpret, understand and describe the participants' experiences of their work situation.
Users are very satisfied with the Eikholt
January - February 2020, B2S Research conducted a user survey for Eikholt. A total of 143 users who had received services during the past six months were invited to respond. The response rate was approximately 43 %. Approximately 40 % of the respondents have congenital deafblindness and approximately 60 % have acquired deafblindness.
Webinar: Tactile language
NVC hosts webinar on congenital deafblindness and tactile language 14 May 2020
Interpretation of entitlement to financial coverage for dental treatment
People identified with deafblindness may be entitled to have parts of necessary medical dental treatment covered