[Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing: Lawrence Euteneier

Wed Oct 5 08:17:06 UTC 2011

Hi Cheryl,

Meant to post this observation long ago but, have been certainly hesitant!

Apologies guys, it's got nothing to do with the posting below...

I've traveled approximately 6 to 7 countries and surprisingly, wasn't too,
impressed at the LA Airport last year when I was asked to sit on a
wheel-chair after 11 hours of sitting down in  a flight!

I was told that if I didn't sit down on a chair I wouldn't get a service
which was offered to  people with disabilities in the US...

Now that our country is celevrating White-Cane Awareness week, I'm forced to
ask what's the value of a person traveling with a Cane at LA Airport? Do
they have a choice to walk with a sighted-guide a service that many airports
provide?

I'd imagine US is being the best in Universal Disability wonder if there has
been enough advocacy for White-Cane users?

Certainly meant for no offence but just a simple disscussion...

Raks

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Subject: [Travelandtourism] Blind Fishing: Lawrence Euteneier

Hello all:

A new friend of mine, who I met at this year's national convention in
Orlando, Dr. Scott Rains, he is not blind he is and if Scott is reading this
can correct me if I am wrong he is a paraplegic, and does the Rolling Rains
blog, and also was with the Benetech table and bookshare.

Scott fights for all disability rights in the way of the travel and tourism
industry in a world wide area. currently he is in Barbados as the just like
I am trying to do with the blind. 

go to the website for more information about him and The Rolling Rains
Report
http://www.rollingrains.com/about/<http://www.rollingrains.com/about/>

Some information he has posted in his blog are wonderful, such as Fully
Accessible Barbados is FAB, there are organization like the Barbados Council
for the Blind, in fact Scott had a few people with him at convention this
year from Barbados and Antigua. I am hoping to get him to speak to us at the
2012 Convention in Dallas. Just to let you know what is going on outside the
US.

Now that I have your attention.

One of the activities that I love to do when I travel is go fishing.

Here is an entry from the rollingrains.com/travelogues/  thank you can enjoy
from reading his website.

Makeover Suggestion 10: Adaptive Fishing in
Barbados<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv
e-fishing-in-barbados.html>
By Scott Rains<http://www.rollingrains.com/> on September 17, 2011 8:18 PM |
0
Comments<http://www.rollingrains.com/travelogues/2011/09/makeover-10-adaptiv
e-fishing-in-barbados.html#comments>
There are many people who find that fishing is more than just a hobby. It is
a way of relaxing and enjoying what life is all about. The feeling of being
outdoors is nothing short of perfect and should be enjoyed by everyone.  It
has been proven that fishing increases attention span, offers social
inclusion, a sense of achievement & motor skills development.  

There are some wonderful global fishing destinations and the Caribbean is a
favourite.  Aruba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, Bermuda  and
Barbados all have the perfect setting for fishing itineraries.  Barbados,
however, is the island taking the lead with it's "Fully Accessible Barbados"
initiative. "Fishing is a fact of life" in Barbados so what better time to
introduce "adaptive fishing" than now.  

Here are some options which support the fact that fishing can, indeed, be
enjoyed by everyone:

Blind Fishing:  Lawrence Euteneier

For those who are blind or have vision impairment, meet Lawrence Euteneier,
- a gentleman who has been registered as blind since the age of 8 years old.

 Lawrence   specializes in arranging guided fishing adventures for persons
with limited or no sight.

Lawrence says blind fishing is all about "feeling the bite".    He has spent
his life researching and trialing gear and techniques proven effective for
fishers with vision disabilities.  His guides are trained in sighted-guide
techniques and blind etiquette.  Adventures can be arranged from one day to
two weeks in length and can include equipment rental, sighted guide
assistance, transportation, meals and Accommodation.

For those of us who are travel partners, this is a great person to let you
clients know about.

Stayed tuned for more.

Leading the Way in Independent Travel!

Cheryl Echevarria
http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
631-456-5394
reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Superior Travel, located in
Baldwin, NY. www.superiortravel.com<http://www.superiortravel.com/>

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