Tag: blind travelers
10 Helpful Tips for Sighted People When Guiding Someone Who Is Blind or Partially Sighted
If you have ever found yourself standing near someone who is blind or low vision and thought, I want to help, but I do not want to do it wrong, congratulations. You are already doing better than most. Guiding a blind or partially sighted person is not complicated, but itRead More …
The TSA Says the Fix for Confusing Security Rules Costs About $80, Travelers Are Still Frustrated
Airport security has a unique talent for turning capable adults into anxious guessers. Shoes on or off. Laptop out or in. Liquids visible or buried. The rules shift from airport to airport, sometimes from lane to lane, and the explanation is usually delivered at volume instead of with clarity. Recently,Read More …
TSA’s New $45 REAL ID Fee: What Travelers with Disabilities Need to Know Before Flying in 2026
Starting February 1, 2026, travelers in the United States who arrive at TSA airport checkpoints without a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another federally accepted form of identification will face a new hurdle: a non-refundable $45 fee. This charge grants access to the TSA’s Confirm.ID identity verification process—a tech-driven solutionRead More …
Don’t Pack That! TSA’s New Rules for Cordless Hair Tools
Holiday travel season is right around the corner, and as always, new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updates can add confusion to an already stressful process. One of the latest changes may not affect a large percentage of blind or low vision travelers, but it’s worth knowing so you’re not caughtRead More …