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How to Travel with Sight Loss: Practical Advice and Tools


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Discover practical travel tips and confidence-building strategies for blind and low-vision travellers with author and vision rehabilitation specialist Lynn Jensen. Learn how to plan, prepare, and enjoy safe, independent travel—whether close to home or overseas—using modern tools, accessibility resources, and mindset shifts.

In this engaging conversation, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with Lynn Jensen, author of Best Kept Secrets for Travellers with Sight Loss. Lynn shares her personal journey of sudden sight loss in 1997 and how she rebuilt her confidence to travel independently with the support of cane skills, guide dogs, and vision rehabilitation training.

She offers insightful advice on planning trips, using accessible technology, and overcoming the emotional hurdles that can prevent blind travellers from venturing out. Topics range from preparing for airport travel, managing guide dog logistics, and using tools like Be My Eyes and Aira, to tips for staying safe and comfortable in hotels and restaurants.

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Blind Travel Tips & Book: https://blindtraveltips.com

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

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