Tag: disability blog
Staying hydrated when traveling
Dehydration while traveling is always a concern. The recirculated air aboard the planes always makes me feel parched and if your destination is at altitude for a skiing vacation or even just a trip to the mountains, often the first thing you want is water when you arrive at yourRead More …
Kanega Watch Review: Safety and Ease of Use
As a visually impaired person, I have experienced my fair share of severe falls, but until now, I never seriously considered a medical alert device. The team at UnaliWear sent over their Kanega Watch for me to test, and my goal was to determine whether this all-in-one medical alert deviceRead More …
Automatic Refunds: A Victory for Consumers
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …