Embarking on a trip, with vision loss, is a challenge. Awareness and planning will serve to elevate your confidence, comfort and safety. It always helps to learn about services and utilize them when possible. Start here with a review of some of the travel advice and accommodations we’ve shared on OE.
5 Keys to Comfort for Visually Impaired Travelers
Research and preparation is pivotal, when traveling near and far, with a visual impairment. Don’t leave the house without a plan for how you’ll deal with obstacles you’ll encounter.
Arranging Airport Accessibility
Help getting through the airport is widely available. It can be arranged when booking flights, and some airlines even have dedicated accessibility phone lines for your convenience.
Your Driver Has Arrived
Transportation to and from airports, as well as rides during your visit, can be arranged by app. Here are some helpful tips for managing the process with vision loss.
Aira At The Airport
Live assistance is available, through this app on your smartphone, at many airports free of charge. The Aira visual interpreting service is also accessible for a fee, and can be very useful at travel hubs, hotels, etc.
Making Hotels More Accessible
Hilton hotels has partnered with the Be My Eyes app to provide accessibility support, to guests, who are blind or visually impaired, in the United States and Canada. We also discuss how to utilize apps and services at any hotel.
Delta’s Attention to Accessibility
This airline has improved the travel experience for people with vision loss with an accessible flight map and a dedicated disabilities support phone line.
