There are some vacation experiences which are designed specifically for blind people, keeping all requirements and accessibility needs in mind. This is where people don’t have to worry if their accessibility needs will be met for the entire duration of their stay. However, only a few of such experiences exist. Opportunities are practically endless when we consider mainstream vacation ideas, available for all, but these may not be fully accessible. There are advantages of both approaches. We will look at how each one works and what the advantages are.
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Generally, most museums are not regarded as beneficial for blind people, particularly because often objects are behind glass. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and museums can be a fascinating experience. However, most exhibits will need some kind of adaptation to make them enjoyable for blind people.
Leave a CommentPreviously I discussed that for blind people sometimes the only way to experience something is to get on the road and touch it. But there is a difficulty with this. While sighted people can take photos and videos, for us it maybe a chance of a lifetime and the only thing we can do is to keep the experience in our memory.
Leave a CommentI always tell people that being blind is expensive and time-consuming. Just by the nature of things, the expense parts can be cut back to some extent, but the time consuming will always be a thing. I could provide numerous examples, but for now, let’s concentrate on some of those which are related to travel in some way. It is not just a complaint session, at the end I’ll explain what would make it less taxing on people.
2 CommentsAsking 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.
Leave a CommentI 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.
Leave a CommentBefore a recent flight, I received an email that I could preorder my snacks for the flight. I am late in the game, this service has been available for certain flights for a while, but probably not on the ones I was flying on.
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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.
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