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The GJU Vision Training Center A model for professional training and service delivery

The GJU Vision Training Center A model for professional training and service delivery. Ahmedabad , Friday 5 th April 2013. Jordan. Population: 6 000 000. Services for persons with VI. It is estimated that visual impairment (VI) affects 2.5% of the population.

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The GJU Vision Training Center A model for professional training and service delivery

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  1. The GJU Vision Training Center • A model for professional training • and service delivery Ahmedabad, Friday 5th April 2013

  2. Jordan Population: 6 000 000

  3. Services for persons with VI • It is estimated that visual impairment (VI) affects 2.5% of the population. • One government school for the VI (300 • students, gr.1 to 12) • One KG for VI children (NGO) • One training center for women with VI.

  4. German Jordanian University Vision Training Center • 1. Training of professionals: • Professional diploma (2007) • Master’s degree (2010) • Tailored clinical training (2013) • 2. Services for persons with VI (2012)

  5. Professional diploma • Foreign &Jordanian lecturers • Classes in Arabic & English

  6. Professional diploma • 4 month program (Oct to Jan); 62 graduates • Two profiles: • A: Education & Rehabilitation of Persons with VI. • B: Rehabilitation for Persons with Low Vision.

  7. Master’s program • 2 year program with research (thesis) • 12 students, 5 graduates • Students are optometrists, occupational therapists, special ed., biomed. engineer.

  8. Tailored training courses • For professionals with already a basic knowledge in the field. • Based on observation, case studies, and individual work. • On demands

  9. Come closer

  10. Vision Training Center Vision rehabilitation in 3 steps: Interview medical history needs & expectations. Assessment and provision of visual devices; Advices and training on the use of devices and on skill development (visual, mobility, daily living or communication).

  11. THIS IS WHAT I SEE

  12. outcomes From September 2012 until today: • 63 persons with VI • 56 devices distributed: • 24 spectacles • 15 hand magnifiers • 12 filters • 3 telescopes • 2 electronic devices.

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