Asking for and accepting help is one of the most controversial topics for blind people. Each person has their views and reasons, thus there isn’t one good way, only a preferred way. In this post, I will try to review some of the arguments and give some advice on how to offer help.
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I attended a conference in Las Vegas which was one of the most typical experiences from the accessibility point of view. Most of the challenges were familiar, and usually I wouldn’t even think about them. However, this time I took note on everything that maybe a challenge, and I will take you through it. I will explain the accessibility problem, and will provide a solution if it is available.
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Hi, my name is Baldwin. My human, Tom, asked me to talk a bit about the work of a guide dog. I’m glad he did, because what does he know about being a dog anyway?
A little bit about me, I was born in New York state, at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. That’s where thousands of guide dogs are born. After a couple of months, I moved to Virginia to be with a puppy raiser family. I spent a year with them, they taught me how to behave. Tom says they did good. They loved me so much, they even write for my birthday every year.
Leave a CommentThese days with electronic check-in and electronic keys in theory one just has to walk upstairs and go to bed, which is great once I know my room, but there are a few things to do for the first time.
Leave a CommentIt is always full of excitement and anticipation, ready to do something new when I arrive somewhere. Here I will explain the airport experience, but the procedure is relatively similar to a train station or a bus terminal.
2 CommentsOn 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.
Leave a CommentEven 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 the entire process of the trip is fully inclusive and accessible. If one piece is missing, the trip doesn’t make sense, or is simply not possible.
4 CommentsTraveling 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.
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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 page. But in a nutshell, this blog is for those who are interested in understanding how blind people travel and deal with challenges, or want to make their services available for blind people.