Tag: #blind
Sedona here we come!
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!
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
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
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 …
Come see me this Friday in Denver!
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
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 …
We have launched our accessible art project
Over the fourth of July week, my wife Carrie and I were in Orlando at the National Federation of the Blind national convention. This is the largest gathering of blind and vision impaired people in the United States, and we could not think of a better place to debut theRead More …
Debuting accessible art
Over the last six months, we have developed a process which can take a photo and extract the texture into a multilayered file that can be printed on any 3d printer. What this means is that using this process, we can take a piece of art (or photograph) and createRead More …
Talking about making art accessible
Recently, I joined Allen Rowand from West3D to talk about art, photography and our journey to make visual art accessible for the blind and visually impaired. https://youtu.be/cLqyNOOZTcQ
Embassy Suites Burlingame Ca. an accessible review
Check out our accessible review for our recent stay at the Embassy Suites @EmbassySuites in Burlingame Ca. with @FlightForSight https://www.blindtravels.com/embassy-suites-burlingame-ca-an-accessible-review/ #travel #traveltuesday #blind #disabledtravel