[Travelandtourism] How would a blind person prepare to travel alone for the first time?

[Wendy David]

Hello Roanna,

It was questions just like yours that prompted me to write "Sites Unseen:
Traveling the World Without Sight," 2010, available on BARD for download or
from National Braille Press for purchase. I too wanted to be able to travel
for fun and on my own as a totally blind person and, over the years, have
found some ways that worked.  I thought it might be helpful to share some of
what I had learned, in the hopes of opening up the world of travel to
others. There are chapters about air travel, trains, buses, cruises,
deciding where to go, how to go, and how to ask the questions you need
answers to make sure that you will have a quality experience. Also, there
are lots of resources about groups, tours, and agents that can provide
various levels of assistance and accommodations to help make your travels
more accessible and fun.  I hope this is helpful and I wish you many happy
adventures.

Best,
Wendy David
 

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Subject: [Travelandtourism] How would a blind person prepare to travel alone
for the first time?

Dear Members, of the Travel and Tourism mailing list,

Many of you have traveled independently for a number of years.  I would like
to know how each of you prepared to travel alone using public transportation
and on an airplane for the first time.  I think traveling as a blind person
can be cary the first time around.  Thank you and I look forward to hearing
from you soon.

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