[Travelandtourism] Tips for traveling with my cane

[Cheryl Echevarria]

Jana:

Thank you very much.

When you have a moment either tomorrow or Sunday, can you contact me. Thank
you.


Cheryl Echevarria, President
National Federation of the Blind's Travel and Tourism Division
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-----Original Message-----
From: Travelandtourism [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jana Jackson via Travelandtourism
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 6:37 PM
To: 'Roanna Bacchus'; 'NFB Travel and Tourism Division List'
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Tips for traveling with my cane

Hi, Rowanna!  As someone who is an independent traveler, I've used several
ways to get through airports.  As everyone has said, a wheelchair usually
isn't necessary... I do find those carts that take passengers through the
airport to be quite helpful at times.  Since I'm usually traveling alone, I
usually ask for assistance... However, I've found that while it's important
to be kind, it's also important to make sure that I receive the assistance I
need, such as a sighted guide.  Otherwise, if I don't specify that I just
need an arm to latch on to, <Smile> they will often try to force me to use a
wheelchair... Or worse, they'll try to make me take one of those
time-wasting vans for passengers with disabilities, which can cause one to
miss  a flight if you're not careful!  Not to mention that they're VERY
annoying! <LOL>  Those are usually found at your larger airports, like
Atlanta or Dallas.

Obviously, you'll have sighted folks with you on this trip.  How much you'll
use your cane will be up to you... But you certainly don't have to take a
wheelchair if you don't want to.  Most of us prefer not to, although I did
have a medical emergency once where I needed it!  Whatever you do, I wish
you and your family safe travels and a blessed holiday season!

Jana


-----Original Message-----
From: Travelandtourism [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Roanna Bacchus via Travelandtourism
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 10:31 AM
To: Cheryl Echevarria; NFB Travel and Tourism Division List
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Tips for traveling with my cane

No but I have been in touch with the 'president of the Central Florida
chapter.  Shri Brun has been very helpful to me.

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