[Blindtlk] Tourism for you!

[David Evans]

Dear Mihai,

Have you ever heard of (SATH) The Society for Access in Travel and 
Hospitality?

It is a World side organization that brings together groups, businesses and 
agencies that specialize in travel services for the Disabled.
As for me as a Blind traveler, I like guided tours where the guide describes 
the surroundings and the action taking place.  I also like someone who gives 
me good directions such as "to our right" or"the villagers are dressed in 
the native garb with colorful sashes and lion clothes, shieals and spears." 
or the female monkeys are carrying their babies on their backs and the males 
are standing guard to protect them if needed.
I like someone who can paint a picture for me in my mind.
I also like have fun and do exciting things.  I have sky dived 237 times, 
white water rafted, climbed Half Dome in Yosemite valley and gone SCUBA 
diving in the Pacific.
I have done a lot of things others only dream about.
I have been Blind since I was 16 and I am 66 now.

David Evans and GD Jack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mihai Plavitu" <mihai_plavitu at yahoo.com>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:18 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Tourism for you!


> Hello!
>
> My name is Mihai Plavitu and I am a student
> at Aalborg University in Denmark studying a Masters in Tourism. My
> colleague,
> Mihaela Pelea and I are carrying out research about ways to improve the
> tourism
> services for people who are blind or vision impaired. We would like to
> speak to
> people who are blind or vision impaired and ask about the travel
> experiences and what could be improved. If you are interested in getting
> involved please email me at mihai_plavitu at yahoo.com and if it's easier
> for you, I will arrange to call
> you on Skype.
>
> Many thanks for your help.
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