Seeing the Future: Research on Vision and Eye Health
About this event
Join staff from Anglia Ruskin University & University of Hertfordshire to find out more about their vision and eye health research
Join staff from Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Hertfordshire to find out more about their research relating to vision and eye health.
Join us for accessible presentations covering a range of research topics relating to people with visual impairment. Find out more about how these projects are progressing and join our discussion on future research priorities. There will be opportunities to ask questions and find out more.
This session is designed for people with lived experience of visual impairment however all are welcome.
Projects:
“Using creative arts to improve wellbeing in people with visual impairment” – Clare Strongman and Bert Olisaemeka, ARU.
“Exploring if and how technology can support the social wellbeing of older adults with visual impairment” - Alison Tingle, University of Hertfordshire.
“Social development in infants and children with VI: research and practice” – Elena Sakkalou, ARU.
“The CASCADE project: a caregiver-led intervention program to enhance creativity, social interaction, communication, and spatial awareness in 6- to 11-year-olds with congenital vision impairment” – Martina Finessi, ARU.
“Understanding the role of schools in social development of children with VI - Looking Back Study.” – Toro Graven, ARU.
Accessibility information:
Public blue badge parking is available (but limited) on Broad Street, but you can be dropped off and picked up there, as we will have guides to help you into the building.
The room (LAB006) is on the ground floor with step free access, and is arranged in a classroom format (so large tables with chairs surrounding these for small group discussion). Wifi is available on site. There is a nearby accessible toilet and water fountain.
The "what three words" address for the closest access point is: salads.boxer.riches, see google maps link is here.
Trained sighted guides will be ready to welcome visitors at both the Broad Street and East Road entrances.