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Last post 04-24-2008 4:11 PM by Sabrina. 2 replies.
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  • 04-24-2008 1:46 PM

    looking for companions for blind people.

    Hello, my name is Sabrina, I work for a travel agency in Argentina: www.athelem.com, i´m the coordinator of disability area.
    I am looking for companions for the blind in EEUU. It´s for a client who is travelling to new york for business. We need  this person to be available to receive him at the airport and accompany him everywhere.
     
    I will appreciate if you can give us any contact who do that, or search it for us.
    Thank yo in advance,
    Regards, Sabrina.
  • 04-24-2008 3:33 PM In reply to

    Re: looking for companions for blind people.

    Hello Sabrina,

     The American Council for the Blind (ACB) lists Big Apple Greeter as a source for information for travelers with disabilities.  Their website states that they have volunteer guides.  I think they would be a good resource to ask for a guide experienced with working with the blind.  http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/

    The ACB also lists some travel agencies in the U.S. who specializing in assisting the visually impaired.  This is a nationwide list.  But I did see at least one agency who mentions New York City.  But even if the guides don't operate in NYC, they may be able to refer you to someone.  http://www.acb.org/resources/travel.html

    Hope this helps!

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  • 04-24-2008 4:11 PM In reply to

    Re: looking for companions for blind people.

    Michelle,

    thank you very much for your cuick response!

    i ´m visiting the websites you wrote me, and they are very useful!!! you´re a genious!!!

    If you need any information from my country, i´ll be at your disposal.

    Regards, Sabrina

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