Websites:

WEBSITES:

US State Department website to check for any travel advisories.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for any health travel advisories and to verify recommended vaccines.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to enroll your trip so the Department of State can contact you in case of emergency

Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program helps you bypass the long lines at TSA security points and complete expedited customs upon your return. This is mostly for international travelers and includes TSA PRE.

TSA Precheck If you primarily travel domestically, this is the TSA bypass program..

APPS:

Airline Apps – As appropriate

Currency Converter App

Google Translate App

What’s App – For free texting internationally

Google Maps – Critical for trip planning and direction finding on the ground

GasBuddy App – Finds gasoline locations and costs

Magnifier App – Serves as a magnifying glass

Uber App – Many cities have uber available as an option to taxis

SPECIALTY AND ACCESSIBILITY APPS:

Google Live Transcribe App – Transcribes spoken audio into text in real-time

NAL Scribe App – Transcribes spoken audio into text real-time

Wheelmap.org – Shows accessible facilities

Be My Eyes App– Links a volunteer that describes what you are seeing through your smartphone.

Access Now – Self reporting accessible site.https://accessnow.com

Wheel Mate App – Toilet and parking lot accessibility.

Flush App – Public Toilet finder with a filter for accessible toilets.