[Travelandtourism] Travel Independence how do we feel about this, please read all of the e-mail

[cheryl echevarria]

Cindy that is my whole point, and you hit the nail right on the head. We are 
independent, and should know our limitations, again, for those not familiar 
with this speech which I wasn't and using it to educate other blind people 
as well as the sighted.

We should at times step back and look at what we need to do.

I stated this, there comes a time that we need help and at other times, 
stand on your on two feet or 6 feet meaning ourselves and guide dog and let 
others know we are independent.

Leading the Way in Independent Travel!

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

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Superior Travel, located in 
Baldwin, NY. www.superiortravel.com

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise & Travel, Inc.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Travel Independence how do we feel about 
this, please read all of the e-mail


> I think Dr. Jernigan is exactly right in his speech.
>
> When I was younger and a new member of the NFB, I believed that 
> independence
> meant I must do everything myself and do it as well or better than a 
> sighted
> person.  In some ways, maybe that was good, because I made myself strive 
> to
> be the best I could be.  But, I failed to realize the benefits of allowing
> others to help when they really wanted to help and had good intentions.  I
> also overlooked the fact that sometimes something like traveling through 
> an
> unfamiliar area when time was a factor could be done more efficiently on 
> the
> arm of a sighted person.
>
> Due to age and experience, I've come to understand that I am still an
> independent blind person, even when I do take someone's arm or agree to 
> ride
> one of those electric carts through an airport to my next gate.
>
> However, I do think we need to be aware of how much assistance we're
> accepting or seeking.  If we're always taking someone's arm when we could
> navigate efficiently on our own, or if we always ask a neighbor to take us
> somewhere when we could walk, take the bus or a cab, then we might not be 
> as
> independent as we once were.  So, I think there's a fine line.  We can't 
> say
> one way is right all the time or the other way is right.  It all depends 
> on
> circumstances.
>
> Cindy----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "travelandtourism" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "David R. Stayer" <davidrstayer6 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:26 PM
> Subject: [Travelandtourism] Travel Independence how do we feel about
> this,please read all of the e-mail
>
>
> I have just finished listening and watching the video of Dr. Jernigan at 
> the
> Dallas, 1993 Convention. The Presentation called The Nature of 
> Independence.
>
> Which I think all should try and make a point of listening to this, I am
> always learning about the history of the NFB.
>
> This is in reference to traveling independently, which may mean taking an
> arm if it is being offered.
>
> It doesn't mean you are not a good cane traveler, but it might be needed,
> especially in an area that you may not be familiar with, etc.
>
> Talking also about people getting testy to other who are offering the arm,
> even if the area is a dangerous area they are in.
>
> What this means to me?
>
> It bring things to life, that yes I don't have to be ashamed to ask for 
> help
> if needed, also I am a guide dog, and as a guide dog, the dog is guiding, 
> he
> doesn't know a new area unless I have been there.
>
> Case in point, Orlando Airport at this past Convention.  My dog has never
> been there before, and I have been there but with other people, but I was
> traveling alone, I asked for the help, knowing that I would need to meet 
> my
> shuttle at a certain time, where it was, how to get my luggage, etc.
>
> These are things that we will be focusing on in this division independent
> travel and NFB Philosophy.
>
> Let's hear from you.
>
> This video/audio will be available also on the nfb-travel.org website once
> it is up and running.
>
> To listen to this audio/video or to read the speech itself.
>
> go to.
>
> http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Speeches_and_Reports_Banquet_Speeches.asp?SnID=1806709198#Kenneth
>
>
>
>
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com
> 631-456-5394
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Superior Travel, located in
> Baldwin, NY. www.superiortravel.com
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise & Travel, 
> Inc.
>
>
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