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

5. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA  Foreign &Jordanian lecturers  Classes in Arabic & English

6.  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

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: 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).

11. THIS IS WHAT I SEE

12. 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