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December 2023
Jan 2, 2024Airports and Airlines Work to Ease the Journey for Travelers with Visual Disabilities
Almost 20 million Americans have visual impairment ranging from low vision to blindness, a number expected to double in the coming decades as the population ages. Given the amount of navigation information available exclusively through printed signs and visual indicators, air travel can prove frustrating for people with vision loss, preventing them from enjoying a truly autonomous experience.
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Nov 21, 2023Use These Handy Tools to Better Navigate as You Explore the World
According to U.S. Census data, 13 percent of people live with one or more disabilities. This means that everyday living can pose its own challenges, from getting around and reading signage to hearing restaurant servers and dealing with anxiety-inducing crowds. These barriers are often exacerbated during travel, which is meant to be rewarding and enjoyable yet is also often filled with the unexpected and the unknown. Luckily, there are apps designed with the accessible traveler in mind: