In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving  Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Shelley Ann Morris, traveler with low vision. Learn from the lived experience of Shelley Ann Morris, a traveler with low vision.  As the receptionist/administrator for the Canadian Council of the Blind and the host of the radio show, Welcome to My World, Shelley Ann has person-first advice to create exceptional experiences that include more people.Episode Guide:0:20  Shelley Ann Morris0:46 Shelley Ann's role at the Canadian Council of the Blind2:37 Shelly Ann's Radio Show4:39 Shelly Ann's Experience with her Own Vision Loss7:26 Traveling with Vision Loss10:03 Clients of the CCB10:34 Travel Accommodations for People with Low Vision14:50 CAPTCHA's15:40 bigger, brighter, bolder is always better.18:15 Shelley Ann's Experience on the Train20:33 Using Apps like BlindSquare21:11 Airport and Train Signage22:30 Shelley Ann researches locations prior to travels23:10 Speaking to the Businesses Directly by Phone24:25 One Size Fits all Approach Does Not Work26:34 Shelley Ann's Tips to Travel or Tourism Operators31:38 Talk to the traveler to understand their own personal needs.33:25 Checking into a Hotel35:10 Attending a Museum or Festival37:40 Touchscreens provide barriers42:15 Listen & Act Accordingly When Supporting Low Vision Travelers45:42 Thank you, Shelley Ann Morris   Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox.Connect with us on any of our social platforms:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTube

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