The GJU Vision Training Center

A model for professional training

and service deliveryAhmedabad, Friday 5th 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.

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.

1. Training of professionals: Professional diploma (2007) Master’s degree (2010) Tailored clinical training (2013)

2. Services for persons with VI (2012)

GERMAN JORDANIAN UNIVERSITYVISION TRAINING CENTER

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA Foreign &Jordanian lecturers

Classes in Arabic & English

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

MASTER’S PROGRAM 2 year program with research

(thesis) 12 students, 5 graduates Students are optometrists,

occupational therapists, special ed., biomed. engineer.

TAILORED TRAINING COURSES

For professionals with already a basic knowledge in the field.

Based on observation, case studies, and individual work.

On demands

COME CLOSER

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).

THIS IS WHAT I SEE

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