How I Travel: Blind Techniques and Tools for Getting to the BVA Convention

In this solo episode of Visions of BVA, host Steve Baskis offers a practical, experience-based walkthrough of how he travels independently to the Blinded Veterans Association convention. Drawing from nearly two decades of lived experience, Steve shares the systems, techniques, and mindset he uses to prepare for, navigate, and fully engage in the convention—from home to hotel and back. He details how tools like the white cane, screen readers, Aira, Be My Eyes, checklists, iPhones, and Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses all contribute to efficient, confident travel. This candid conversation is both a personal story and a resource for blind and visually impaired veterans preparing to make the journey themselves.

 

If you’re inspired by this episode, be sure to visit www.bva.org to learn more about the Blinded Veterans Association, explore available resources, and check the schedule for upcoming conventions. Whether you’re a new member or a longtime participant, now is the time to connect, prepare, and sign up.