[Travelandtourism] A thought about blind cruisers

[Cindy Handel]

Here's something to keep in mind about blind people who are cruising, these 
days.

It's probably been this way for a long time, but the majority of people who 
take cruises are older individuals.  Many of these people are losing their 
eye sight, due to age related conditions.  Most older people do not have the 
desire to learn Braille.  So, it's easier for them to receive their 
information in an audible format.

So, I think we need to be careful about the demands we put on any cruise 
line.  They have to determine how they can provide the information in 
whatever way is most useful for most of their blind passengers.  If more 
blind people read Braille, that would probably be the thing to push for. 
But, I don't think it's reasonable to demand Braille and some other format, 
too.

This whole discussion seems to be in the negotiation stage.  So, it seems 
counterproductive to threaten them with a loss of business if we don't get 
our way.

Cindy--

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own 
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths 
straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6