Accessible Travel: Hearing

When curating an itinerary for individuals with hearing challenges, we consider many things to help make the trip easier and more enjoyable such as:

Accessibility of transportation; we look for options that are equipped with visual announcements or captioning. This can include public transportation such as buses and trains, as well as ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. Many airlines have policies in place to accommodate passengers with hearing impairments, such as providing assistance with boarding, deplaning, and connecting flights.
Accessibility of accommodations; we look for hotels or vacation rentals that have accessible features such as visual announcements, visual alarm clocks and visual doorbells. Additionally, it is important to communicate any specific needs or requests to the hotel or vacation rental ahead of time, such as requesting a room on a lower floor or near an elevator.
The accessibility of tourist destinations; we research the accessibility of the attractions you plan to visit. Many popular tourist destinations, such as museums and national parks, have accessibility information available on their websites. Many attractions offer sign language interpretation or captioning for individuals with hearing impairments.
We consider pecialized equipment rentals such as hearing loops, Personal Amplification Devices etc. It is also helpful to have captioning, sign language interpretation and other assistive technologies to enhance travel experience. Most cruise lines offer sign language interpreters wtih at least 60-90 days notice.

Accessible Travel: Vision

Traveling with a vision impairment can present a number of challenges, but with some extra planning and preparation, it is certainly possible to enjoy a fulfilling and memorable trip.

When curating an itinerary for someone with a vision challenge, we take into consideration many things such as:

Accessibility of transportation, finding options that are equipped with audio announcements or braille signage. This can include public transportation such as buses and trains, as well as ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. Additionally, many airlines have policies in place to accommodate passengers with vision impairments, such as providing assistance with boarding, deplaning, and connecting flights.
When it comes to accommodations, we look for hotels or vacation rentals that have accessible features such as braille or audio signage, roll-in showers, and tactile room numbers. Additionally, we communicate any specific needs or requests to the hotel or vacation rental ahead of time, such as requesting a room on a lower floor or near an elevator.
For tourist destinations, we research the accessibility of the attractions you plan to visit. Many popular tourist destinations, such as museums and national parks, have accessibility information available on their websites. Many attractions offer audio descriptions or tactile exhibits for individuals with vision impairments.
We also personal assistance services or caregivers during travel, as well as specialized equipment rentals such as white canes, magnifiers, etc. It is also helpful to have audio descriptions, audio guides and other assistive technologies to enhance travel experience.