[Travelandtourism] A thought about blind cruisers

[Jewel]

A resolution at convention would be a good idea. I think it's time the
NFB decide whether we should fight this battle, or at the least,
educate the cruise lines more about the needs of the Blind community.

Good idea, Cindy!

~Jewel

On 6/6/11, Cindy Handel <cindy425 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Cheryl,
>
> I'm not saying that I'm not for Braille, at all.  But, I am saying we have
> to pick our battles and look at the whole picture.  Just because Braille
> could be offered on ships doesn't mean that it's the best option.
>
> A number of phone companies and utilities offer Braille statements for their
> blind customers.  This is a nice thing.  But, I believe it's much more
> efficient to receive such statements via email.  They arrive in a more
> timely manner and it doesn't use all that paper for a very disposable
> notification.
>
> I use Braille all the time and am happy to find it in places where I don't
> expect it to be.  But, I just think we have to be wise about the way we deal
> with businesses.
>
> This is just my opinion.  I'm not an expert on the topic and I am not
> speaking for the NFB.  Policy is made at the convention.  So, maybe a you
> should write a resolution to present at this year's convention to get the
> official policy of the organization behind your request to RCL and any other
> cruise companies.
>
> Cindy----- Original Message -----
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 2:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] A thought about blind cruisers
>
>
> Again, I do not read braille, but since joining the NFB, I fight where I can
> to make it happen.
>
> I hate when we are fighting for something like braille and then when these
> things come up, oh well we are being one sided on it, is NFB for braille or
> not, maybe I am not in the right organization.
>
>
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Cindy Handel<mailto:cindy425 at verizon.net>
>   To: Travel and Tourism<mailto:travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 2:36 PM
>   Subject: [Travelandtourism] A thought about blind cruisers
>
>
>   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
>
>
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