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Automatic Refunds: A Victory for Consumers

A close up image of a black lab guide dog in harness at the airport with a mounthfull of money

Under the new DOT rule, airlines must issue refunds automatically when they fail to transport passengers as promised. No more navigating complex websites, filing refund requests, or waiting endlessly for assistance. Refunds are issued promptly, either in cash or to the original form of payment, and for the full ticketRead More …


TSA Liquid Rules: Are Changes Coming or Should You Stick to 3-1-1?

A black lab guide dog in harnes holds a water bottle as they wait to go through TSA at the airport.

You may have heard some buzz about changes to the TSA’s liquid restrictions. Reports suggest that some airports, particularly international or European ones, may soon relax the well-known 3-1-1 rule. This rule currently limits liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes to containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less, allRead More …


Sedona here we come!

A black lab guide dog in harness sits next to a cactus in arizona. A ghost town and dramatic skies can be seen behind the dog.

Tomorrow we head to Sedona Arizona with the wonderful folks at Flight For Sight @FlightForSight to capture photos for our Tactile Art Project. Stya tuned for lots of updates. Desert, Cactus and Ghost Towns here we come!  


What if you could touch a sunset?

What if you could touch a sunset? This was easily my favorite photo from our recent trip to Moab. While we were there, we photographed Arches National Park at all hours, from dawn to dusk. I walked all the backwoods trails in 108-degree temps, nearly cooking myself in the process.Read More …


Aira and Colorado: Leading the Charge in Accessibility

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Aira (aira.io) and the State of Colorado are working together to set a new standard for accessibility for those who are blind or visually impaired. Aira, an on-demand accessibility service that connects individuals with professional visual interpreters, has been integrated into government buildings, stores, and parksRead More …


Reviewing the All Terrain Cane from Awarewolf Gear

A middle aged man with a long grey beard stands in front of several towering rock formations. The sky is blue and he is holding a white cane up.

When venturing into challenging landscapes, having the right mobility aid is paramount for safety and maximizing the enjoyment of the experience. This summer, we evaluated the All Terrain Cane (ATC) by Awarewolf Gear in Moab, Utah’s rugged terrain, putting it through its paces on various trails to assess its effectivenessRead More …


Aira – Visual Interpreting for accessibility

A hand holding a smartphone with the Aira app screen showing. A large round button with a phone can be seen in the center of the screen. Below the phone icon are two large buttons one saying attach message of files and the other saying browse access offers

Ever found yourself packing for a trip, wanting to wear a specific outfit for a meeting or occasion, but struggling to identify which shirt is which? Or navigating an airport, yearning to find your own way to the departure gate without waiting for assistance? What about reading a menu inRead More …


Our next destination!

A plane flies over a blind man with a white cane standing in front of the mountains in Arches National Park

Back in May, my wife Carrie and I took our first trip with the amazing folks at Flight For Sight #FlightForSight. We traveled to California and photographed San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Huntington Beach in four days. We got some amazing photos and were able to turn them intoRead More …


Come see me this Friday in Denver!

A photo of Ted Tahquechi with the Redline Art logo below him.

I’m so happy to be one of the presenters at this year’s 48 Hours Summit at RedLine Contemporary Art Center! I will be hosting Touching Beauty Friday morning at 9:30, discussing ways artists can make their work accessible for those who are blind and visually impaired. My talk will featureRead More …


Blind and low vision challenges, hiking solo

This image features a clear stream winding through a forest, Evergreen trees including pine trees, rise majestically on both sides of the stream. In the background, rugged mountain peaks are partially covered with patches of snow. The sky above is bright blue, with scattered fluffy white clouds, adding to the natural beauty of the scene. Large boulders and rocks are scattered through the forest, enhancing the pristine nature of the environment.

Traveling someplace new can be an exhilarating and empowering adventure when blind or visually impaired. What about next level crazy things to do when partially sighted? Check out our new article on hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park solo. Hiking solo when blind or visually impaired “Traveling, without sight, isRead More …


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