Tag: visually impaired


New TSA Regulations on Power Banks: What Travelers Need to Know

a black lab guide dog in harness standing in line at the airport to go through TSA. The dog has a rechargeable battery pack hanging fron their collar.

Traveling with electronic devices has become an integral part of modern life, and power banks are essential for keeping our gadgets charged. However, recent changes in TSA regulations have introduced new guidelines for carrying power banks on flights. Here’s what you need to know: Misinformation There have been a lotRead 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 …


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 …


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


Big changes coming to IOS

If you are an iPhone user like me, I always  wonder what fresh pain awaits those of us with little or no sight when it comes to a major update for the IOS. I have used Apple stuff since the iPhone 2 and the worst part is making changes toRead More …


An accessible hotel near Disney’s Main Gate in Anaheim

palm tres and blue sky can be seen in this image of the front of the Springhill suites

The SpringHill suites is a few minutes walk from the main gate of Disneyland. The hotel offers friendly staff and a full breakfast included.  Check out our accessibility review.    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate an accessible review “Traveling, without sight, is an extraordinary journey of exploration. In theRead More …


Building your confidence: Preparing mentally to travel with little or no sight

A blind man wearing sunglasses raises his head into the air to smell the air around im. A busy market can be seen behind him

So, you’ve got the travel bug, but the idea of navigating the world without sight has you feeling grounded? Been there, done that (with a killer massage at a super chill airport because, hey, delays happen!). But trust me, globetrotting as a blind or visually impaired adventurer is an epicRead More …


The ultimate guide to cruising with your guide dog

A golden retriever guide dog in harness stetting on the deck of a cruise ship next to a lounge chair.

Have you considered taking your guide dog on a cruise with you? Check out my ultimate guide to cruising with a guide, discussing everything from the documentation you need to gather before the cruise to where they will relieve onboard. https://www.blindtravels.com/ultimate-guide-to-cruising-with-guide-dogs/ “Traveling, without sight, is an extraordinary journey of exploration.Read More …


Be My Eyes adding GPT-4 Ai object detection

Be My Eyes logo

With everyone wound up tight about how Ai technology is affecting creative industries like logo design, photography and image editing, nobody is talking about the benefits Ai is having for the blind and low vision communities. Be My Eyes is partnering with open Ai to implement some really great objectRead More …


Thank you Voyage Denver

A big shout out and thank you to Voyage Denver for interviewing me about my life and work. You guys are amazing! http://voyagedenver.com/interview/life-work-with-ted-tahquechi-of-broomfield-co/   “Ted’s journey into the landscape of the human body is a marvelous celebration of all that is physical, sensual and diverse ” – FSTOPPERS About theRead More …


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