On October 6, 1964 President Johnson signed the white cane safety day proclamation. In 2011, President Obama named it as blind Americans equality day. Since 1964, this day is celebrated each year on October 15th. Over the years, several countries also adopted this celebration. (more…)
Why is accessible travel necessary for blind people?
Even though travel can be more challenging and complicated for people without vision, I would argue that it is even more necessary than for those who can see. In many instances blind people have no choice but to physically be present to have similar experience to sighted people. This presence can only be achieved when..
Air Travel Made Simple for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Air travel has much more accessibility considerations, especially compared to ground transportation. There are certain things which may require help from other people, though there are some workarounds. Originally I thought I would go through the facts, but maybe it would make sense to explain it through some personal stories, of which I have many...
Taxis and ride sharing
Traveling by car is definitely much less complicated than buses and trains, but it does have the cost factor to consider. However, in some countries, like the United States, public transportation sometimes may not be available or it is so scarce that paying for a car ride maybe the only option. (more…)
A Guide to Accessible Public Transport for the Blind
Depending on the location, there are many features and tools that make transportation more usable for blind people. While in most countries, there is legislation to make all aspects of transportation accessible, the reality is different. However, it has to be noted that over the years transportation is becoming more usable. Just like in several..
How Preparation Makes Travel Easier for the Blind
Traveling blind is all about the preparation. The more effort one puts into it, the more one will get out. But when it is over-planned, there is no room for flexibility. Planning is worth to try to cover all possibilities, but there should be room for changes, especially when we find out during the trip..
Breaking Barriers: A Travel Blog for and About Blind Travelers
Introduction Welcome to my blog, your resource of travel for blind people. My name is Tom Babinszki, I was born completely blind in Hungary. Travel is my passion, but even more importantly, I am interested in making travel more available for blind people. To read more about the purpose of this blog, read the about..