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...
Embracing assistive technology in the fight against sight loss
There is no doubt that sight loss continues to be a clear and present danger in the UK and globally. So how can assistive technology (AT) help this situation? Julian Jackson’s plea to the NHS is that the vital role that AT can play in rehabilitating patients is not lost...
A Lesson In Sensory Walking
Supported by the National Trust, Julian travels to Shropshire and describes his love of the countryside and his rich sensory experiences in the great outdoors! Listen on Audio Boom Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify
Shropshire See and Hear
Thank you to Shropshire See and Hear for inviting me to open their 2019 event on 15 May 2019. Watch my speech HERE Next year’s event is on Wednesday the 13th of May 2020.
AIO Summer Newsletter Article
The Big Blind Walk
To paraphrase Winston Churchill “This is the end of the beginning rather than the beginning of the end.” The Big Blind Walk 2018 may be over, but the fight to prevent sight loss, treat eye disease, restore sight and rehabilitate patients goes on! Don’t forget, eye research is still sadly...
Welcome to the bi-annual Report 2019 entitled “Eye Research – an equal partner”
Welcome to the bi-annual Report 2019 entitled “Eye Research – an equal partner”featuring contributions from leading academic researchers, clinicians and technology providers from the UK and abroad. Updated in June 2019, this Report aims to drive eye health up the public health agenda, raise awareness of the tremendous legacy and...