Restaurants

Many restaurants offer large print menus upon request. Here is a list of several restaurant chains that do have large print menus on-site:

• Applebee’s
• Bob Evans
• California Pizza Kitchen
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny’s
• Perkins
• Olive Garden
• Red Lobster
• Ruby Tuesday
• Steak ‘n Shake

Posted on July 27, 2006

Hotel Check-In Hints

When arriving at the hotel registration desk, ask the staff for assistance in orienting you to facilities (restaurants, fitness center, etc.) It’s also a good idea to have them acquaint you with the layout of your room — where the TV remote is, the heat or air conditioning controls, etc.

Posted on August 12, 2005

Keep Medication With You

Don’t pack medication in checked baggage; carry it with you along with a complete written list of your medication schedule.

Posted on June 17, 2005

Airline Travel

• Inform airlines that you have low vision and may need escorts to airport gates.
• Lightweight binoculars can be useful for viewing gate numbers and flight information.
• Pre-board to give you more time.

Posted on June 17, 2005

Clothing Colors

Pack clothes that are of the same color family for easy matching.

Posted on June 17, 2005

Keep Your Signature Guide Handy

Get in the habit of carrying your signature guide so you can sign your own credit card receipts. This is also a great way to educate others that people with vision impairment are capable of signing their own names independently.

Posted on May 31, 2005

Luggage Identification

To easily identify your luggage on the baggage claim carousel, use brightly colored luggage or high-contrast tape on bags that are dark in color.

Posted on May 16, 2005