KBO

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Kuido pa Bista i Oido (KBO) offers facilities for clients with a visual and/or hearing impairment.

Objective:

Integrating people with a visual and/or hearing impairment into our society.

KBO has various services that contribute to achieving the objective, namely:

Screening

Visual

A visual function examination (VFE) is performed here to gain an understanding of how the client's vision functions and/or where the client has damage causing visual problems.

Auditory

A hearing screening is performed here to get an idea of how much the client can hear, and if necessary, the client is referred to a specialist.

ADL

The client receives guidance to be able to perform his tasks to his own satisfaction. Together with the client, seek the adaptation, aid, or method that functions effectively for the client to realize his activities of daily living (ADL).

Assistive devices guidance

Upon receiving an assistive device, the client also immediately begins a guidance process to learn how to use that device effectively.

Course

Offers the target group the opportunity to acquire skills to function more independently.

Braille:

Blind and visually impaired people are given the opportunity to read and write.

Sign language:

Deaf or severely hard-of-hearing people are given the opportunity to communicate.

Computer:

Blind and visually impaired people are given the opportunity to use a computer.

Training

Offers clients the opportunity to learn skills in practice by repeatedly practicing them, with a view to maintaining independent functioning. The client receives training:

Orientation and mobility training:

To learn orientation in order to mobilize safely. Where cane use can play an important role.

Sensory training:

To make effective use of the senses that function well, to act as compensation.

Visual training:

To make good use of the residual vision.

Hearing training:

To learn to listen with focus.

Workshop

Clients have the opportunity to learn skills in small groups and also receive direct tips from experts by experience.

Adjustments

Bringing about changes in the client's environment so that he can maintain control over his actions.

Discussion group

Offers the opportunity to bring together people with a common interest, where open conversations are held in a creative manner. This gives the target group the opportunity to exchange experiences, ideas, and knowledge.

Knowledge Café

Sharing information and gathering knowledge on topics relevant to the target group with visual and auditory impairments.

Sign language

Deaf clients can make use of interpreter services within the healthcare sector.