[Blindtlk] 5 Sanity-Saving Smartphone Apps for Your Summer Travel

Wed Jul 15 18:30:09 UTC 2015

What is it? The only WAIS I know of is a psych  test.

Ericka
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> On Jul 13, 2015, at 9:45 PM, Arielle Silverman via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Anyone know if Waze is accessible?
> Arielle
> 
>> On 7/13/15, Cheryl Echevarria via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello everyone:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Just returned from the Diamond Anniversary National Convention of the
>> National Federation of the Blind.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The NFB Travel & Tourism Division has an exciting year coming up, from
>> learning about different forms of travel. Possible discussions with Amtrak
>> and Grey Line, our 2016 Fundraiser Trip, and  many other things throughout
>> the year. If you would like to participate in the discussions, please come
>> and join us on the Travel & Tourism talk list  at
>> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/travelandtourism_nfbnet.org
>> 
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>> 
>> Join the division by paying $10 for the year by either paying via
>> paypal.com
>> or by mail by check or money order.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> That link is :
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>> http://nfbtravel.org/how-to-join-the-nfb-travel-tourism-division/
>> 
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>> 
>> We look forward to working with you and other divisions about traveling,
>> adaptable excursions, conferences in DC or other states where we can have
>> our voices heard with other organizations about traveling and enjoying the
>> places once we get there. All over the world not just here in the USA.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Also if you are interested in going into the Trillion Dollar Hospitality
>> Field, which I spoke about at the Jobs Seekers Seminar, we will be doing
>> that as well, but our division, you do not have to work in the field to
>> belong.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Enjoy the article below, that is sent out from Echevarria Travel on our
>> weekly e-zine.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Let’s Go Build the Federation!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I know many of you are getting ready to sneak in that last hurrah vacation
>> before school starts up again, and I wanted to pass along a few of my
>> favorite apps that can help you save time and hassle when you reach your
>> destination.
>> 
>> 5 Sanity-Saving Smartphone Apps for Your Summer Travel
>> 
>> As you get ready to embark on your next vacation, here's a quick list of
>> smartphone apps that can help you get organized, find great deals, navigate
>> new cities in your rental car, and save you hassle along the way.
>> 
>> Waze -  Whether your trip involves a lot of road travel, or you just want
>> to
>> find a faster way to get to places in your own city, consider Waze.
>> Recently
>> purchased by Google, it uses social media input to give real-time updates
>> on
>> traffic situations. So, for example, if there's a game downtown in the city
>> you're visiting, as you're trying to navigate that same area to get to a
>> restaurant, Waze will let you know where the jams are so you can avoid the
>> tangle and the time (and fuel) wasted waiting for game-goers.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> TripIt  - Reservations, tickets, events, meetings, personal gathering with
>> friends or family - you can basically have all the important details of
>> your
>> trip at your fingertips, all in one convenient place.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> You know all those confirmation emails that you get from hotels, airlines,
>> car rental services and the like - the ones you frantically search for in
>> your Inbox the night before you leave on a vacation? Now you can simply
>> send
>> all these emails along to your tripit.com email account, which will then
>> magically generate a digital itinerary that you can refer to on your mobile
>> device. It also provides weather info and maps of your destinations. You
>> can
>> add multiple trips to TripIt if you're a frequent traveler, or just use it
>> for a single vacation. TripIt was awarded Best Travel Mobile App for 2011
>> at
>> the Webby Awards. All the services described above are free, or you can
>> upgrade to a paid version for even more cushy service and alerts.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Around Me - Ever find yourself in an unfamiliar city, and you just want a
>> decent cup of coffee or a place to buy an extra toothbrush? This
>> application
>> tells you all the points of interest that are located near you. It detects
>> your current location, and lets you select from categories like bars,
>> cafÃ©s, hospitals, pharmacies, and hotels to filter through the results.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Road Trippers - This is a fun travel tool made for the iPhone as an app,
>> but
>> that is also available via mobile web so you can use it with Android,
>> Blackberry, and other smartphone platforms. Here's how it works: you type
>> in
>> your starting and destination points and it tells you distance, time and
>> estimated gas costs. This is great for day trips - think of a great tour of
>> Napa while staying in San Francisco (or vice versa!). While the
>> distance-finding feature isn't necessarily groundbreaking, Road Trippers
>> goes one better and tells you about all of the attractions worth seeing
>> along the way, from the obvious to the wonderfully ridiculous.
>> 
>> There are tons of apps to explore, of course, and this is just a glimpse -
>> but these should add some fun and help you plan your travels and avoid
>> potential hassles that sometime come along with traveling. Once we've
>> worked
>> together to plan out your awesome vacation, give these apps a try and let
>> me
>> know how it goes!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cheryl Echevarria, President
>> 
>> National Federation of the Blind's Travel and Tourism Division
>> 
>> A proud division of the
>> 
>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND - "Live the life you want"
>> 
>> www.nfbtravel.org <http://www.nfbtravel.org>
>> 
>> To join the talk list
>> 
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/travelandtourism_nfbnet.org
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>> 631-236-5138
>> 
>> cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
>> blindness is not what holds you back.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> 
>> Travel is our specialty and offering the best of meaningful travel for all
>> ages is our passion!
>> 
>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com
>> 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>> 
>> 631-456-5394
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Visit my website to get my FREE report, “Top 5 Good Reasons to Use a Travel
>> Professional”
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I build my business on referrals. Please pass my details on to friends and
>> 
>> family members that deserve the best vacation that they can imagine
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> P.S. – Families of all sizes is my specialty. Whether you are just starting
>> out and looking for that romantic destination for your destination wedding
>> or honeymoon. Booking that planned family vacation to Walt Disney World or
>> that bucket list trip that Grandma  & Grandpa are planning for the family,
>> I
>> would love to help you.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> We have partnered with Braille Smith. www.braillesmith.com for all her
>> braille needs.  Gail Smith is the Secretary of the NFB of Alabama
>> 
>> 
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