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The GJU Vision Training Center
A model for professional training
and service deliveryAhmedabad, Friday 5th April 2013
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JORDAN
Population: 6 000 000
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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.
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1. Training of professionals: Professional diploma (2007) Master’s degree (2010) Tailored clinical training (2013)
2. Services for persons with VI (2012)
GERMAN JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY
VISION TRAINING CENTER
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PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
Foreign &Jordanian lecturers
Classes in Arabic & English
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4 month program (Oct to Jan); 62 graduates
Two profiles:
A: Education & Rehabilitation of Persons with VI.B: Rehabilitation for Persons with Low Vision.
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
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MASTER’S PROGRAM 2 year program with research
(thesis) 12 students, 5 graduates Students are optometrists,
occupational therapists, special ed., biomed. engineer.
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TAILORED TRAINING COURSES
For professionals with already a basic knowledge in the field.
Based on observation, case studies, and individual work.
On demands
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COME CLOSER
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VISION TRAINING CENTERVision rehabilitation in 3 steps:1. Interview medical history needs &
expectations.2. Assessment and provision of visual
devices; 3. Advices and training on the use of
devices and on skill development (visual, mobility, daily living or communication).
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THIS IS WHAT I SEE
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From September 2012 until today: 63 persons with VI 56 devices
distributed: 24 spectacles 15 hand
magnifiers 12 filters 3 telescopes 2 electronic
devices.
OUTCOMES