Alix Robertson from the Centre for Education and Youth (CfEY), discusses the importance of Assistive Technology in the Learning Environment. The interview with Julian Jackson provides insight into his own experience of the education system, and how he aims to maximise access to appropriate Assistive Technology through launching the 'Assistive...
Julian Jackson: Maximising access to appropriate Assistive Technology in the Learning Environment
My name is Julian Jackson, I am Founder and Director of an independent social enterprise “VisionBridge” (www.visionbridge.org.uk). My aim is to promote eye health, increase the awareness and understanding of sight loss and introduce the extraordinary world of eye research to all age groups, teachers, eye health professionals and the wider sight Impaired community across the UK....
Advocating Eye Research – ABDO Interview with Julian Jackson
In this edition of Take 5, Julian Jackson is interviewed about his role as an advocate for eye research. He discusses the important ongoing work in eye research and his mission to improve the technologies and treatments available for those with sight loss. Read article here.
Embracing assistive technology in the fight against diabetic retinopathy
Use of assistive technology can have a huge impact on quality of life for people with impaired vision, including those with diabetic retinopathy. But provision and access are often patchy. Julian Jackson Founder and Director of the independent social enterprise VisionBridge talks about his work in bringing the benefits of these technologies to more...