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Now you can take part in important research on hearing and mental health
All hearing impaired and deaf people can now contribute to a major survey on mental health. The knowledge gained from the "PsykHør" project will be used to improve health services - and provide important insights into living with hearing impairment.
"We, society and systems" - course with Magne and Sølvi Marie
In 2024, a new themed course has been set up with the title "We, society and the system". Magne Bolme and Sølvi Marie Risøy will guide the participants safely through this course, together with Romy Regina Prochow, senior advisor for vision and mobility at Eikholt. The deadline to apply is already 1 November.
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to Eikholt's new website and updated visual profile! We are excited to present our new digital face, which has been developed to create a great user experience with a clean and modern look.
The Eikholt test has been launched
The day finally came for the launch of the EIkholt test. This took place at this year's Eikholt conference with the theme "Sight and hearing for an active everyday life". Mayor of Drammen Monica Myrvold Berg opened the conference and Rolf Mjønes himself provided an introduction to the test for the audience both in the hall and digitally.
Good results from this year's user survey
During January-February this year, Eikholt conducted a user survey for the second time. On behalf of Eikholt, the company B2S Research was responsible for this. A total of 143 users who had received services during the past six months were invited to respond. The response rate ended at 44 %, which is good for this type of survey.
Article about the Eikholt test in Audionomen
The trade magazine for Swedish audiologists has an article about the Eikholt test and has interviewed project manager Rolf Mjønes.
User survey has been sent out - use your voice!
The user survey has been out for a while and the deadline for responding is approaching. The user survey has been sent out by B2S Research, and the aim of the survey is to gain insight in order to offer even better services. Use your voice!
My story - a book that gives deafblind people a voice
Last week, the book "My story" was launched. The book contains 10 portraits of people with both visual and hearing impairments. The author behind the new book is Roy-Morten Østerbøl, information counsellor at the Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Deafblindness (NKDB). "We at Eikholt, as part of the NKDB, are proud of this work that brings out the voice and history of the users.
Ledsagær`n - your new companion
Many people have probably heard of the U-go companion brace and other types of companion braces. Now, thanks to Pål Kjetil Lyngstad's experience and skills, there is another alternative. The Ledsagær`n is a companion brace that can be a good alternative for many in activities where flexibility is needed.
Course catalogue 2023
The course catalogue for 2023 is now available in several different formats, download and read it here!