Easy Access Travel Talk Radio
Easy Access Travel Talk Radio
with host Eric Lipp
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Most of us love to travel, and neither age nor a disability makes any difference. Why should it? Eric and his guests have disabilities themselves and are proven experts in accessible travel. They’ll share experiences, knowledge and advice to help you minimize the hassle and maximize the fun. Accessible modes of travel, lodging, destinations and legal rights are just a few of the issues they explore. So get ready to listen, learn, laugh, and get out of the house!!
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Easy Access Travel Talk Radio – Seeing is Believing
Sometimes the things we see are not always what they seem. People who are blind or have low vision depend on special accommodation, assisted listening devices or descriptive announcing to enjoy concerts, ball games and many other events. This show will host special guest Chicago Cubs Radio Announcer Pat Hughes as he shares the importance of descriptive announcing for the listening … Read more about this episode...
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Biography
Easy Access Travel Talk Radio with Eric Lipp
Eric Lipp is executive director of Open Doors Organization, a Chicago non-profit dedicated to improving accessibility in the travel industry. The organization quickly gained media attention in 2002 by sponsoring the first-ever nationwide market study of travelers with disabilities. ODO’s is currently involvement in all sectors of travel and tourism—from aviation and cruising to researching access guides.
Joining Eric on the show are colleagues and program coordinators Brittany Stern and Kenneth Hill, both travel with disabilities to conduct training in awareness, sensitivity and etiquette. Special guests to the show are Laurel Van Horn, research director for ODO and columnist for “Able News” and “Venture” magazine, and Constantine (Gus) Zografopoulos, founder of the Kostas Z Foundation, an Illinois non-profit dedicated to providing information and promoting participation and integration among people with disabilities.
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- Easy Access Travel Talk Radio – Seeing is Believing
Sometimes the things we see are not always what they seem. People who are blind or have low vision depend on special accommodation, assisted listening devices or descriptive announcing to enjoy concerts, ball games and many other events. This show will host special guest Chicago Cubs Radio Announcer Pat Hughes as he shares the importance of descriptive announcing for the listening audience as well as we will look at Springfield Illinois new accessible Southwind Park.
- Easy Access Travel Talk Radio – Batter Up!
Spring is in the air, flowers are beginning to bloom, and the joggers are out in full force. And that means Opening Day at the Ball Park is right around the corner. This show will focus on accessibility at stadiums, the good, the bad, what to expect, how to get good information, and and how to prepare. And as always, our featured accessible travel destination (Houston, Uruguay, and Madrid).
- Easy Access Travel Talk Radio - PACKED & READY TO GO
You have finally decided to take that well deserved and long awaited time away from home and you really want to enjoy it but don’t know what to expect. We’re going to talk from our experience on how traveling with a disability can present some challenges, but also can be satisfying when planned properly.
