WHO WE ARE:
Deaf-Blind Explorers is an international organization dedicated to providing traveling and touring experiences for deaf-blind people all over the world. Deaf-Blind Explorers provides the unique experience of exploring other destinations that otherwise may not be available to deaf-blind individuals due to their multiple impairments. Deaf-Blind Explorers strives to expand their members' horizons by educating non-disable people and showing them how a deaf-blind person can enjoy the same benefits as anyone else as they explore the world without any barriers or limitations.
WHAT WE DO:
D-BE strives to raise awareness of the needs of travelers with any degree of Deaf-Blindness, to remove barriers to access and to expand travel opportunities anywhere in the world.
DEAF-BLIND EXPLORERS, INC. consists of people who are Deaf-Blind and Hearing-Visually impaired and know best how to speak for themselves. D-BE focuses on travel plans, both domestic and international, for Deaf-Blind and Hearing-Visually impaired travelers. Our travel arrangements are designed to meet the special needs of these travelers and to provide an educational experience unavailable on regularly scheduled Hearing / Sighted trips. Each D-BE trip offers a unique opportunity for tactile experiences, hands-on encounters, on-site interpreters, readings and visual descriptions, which all combined provides total sensory and intellectual enjoyment. Additionally, our excursions offer unique opportunities for relaxation and socialization with others who share the desire for travel and adventure.
We, who are associated with DEAF-BLIND EXPLORERS, INC. (D-BE), believe that travel should be provided at an affordable price, have the necessary accommodations, and provide Service Support Providers (SSP) and Interpreters. All travel encounters must involve both a positive outlook and an upbeat atmosphere. Travel ought to broaden our horizons and at the same time, challenge the biases of our most cherished culture. Travel will cause others to rethink their views or perspectives of Deaf-Blindness and help them to better understand who we really are. We invite you to join us on one of our travel plans.
TRAVEL AND TOUR FEATURES:
The programs are limited to approximately 150 Deaf-Blind and Hearing-Visually impaired participants.
SSPs and Interpreters accompany all trips.
Sighted, hearing, or Deaf friends, colleagues or family members may accompany participants or consumers.