Resources

In an effort to keep readers continually informed about  the ever-changing world of accessible travel, I've added a cool new feature to the Emerging Horizons website -- Know Before You Go -- which will contains timely articles, access updates, travel tips and new resources for slow walkers and wheelchair-users. And the first article includes useful information about how to obtain free parking at Florida cruise ship piers and get a free pass on the state's many told roads.

 

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My publisher passed along this information about an interesting presentation coming up in New York City. Sounds like it will be of interest to anyone who uses, works with or is interested in assistive technology.

 

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A new resource to help New York City-bound travelers find accessible lodgings, restaurants and attractions was unveiled earlier this week.

 

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Besides being on the road for the past few weeks, I also worked in a radio interview or two. I always enjoy talking about accessible travel, and totally enjoyed my conversation with Sarah Long on her Library Beat Longshots podcast. 

 

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Well, it's been a busy month since the release of the third edition of Barrier Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. And to mark that momentous occasion I went on a virtual book tour. Well, I didn't actually go anywhere but I did make guest appearances on a number of blogs and websites. From interviews and guest blogs, to reviews and even a fun contest, I definitely made the rounds.

So, in case you missed it, here are the links to my stops on the tour.


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Congratulations to @m_d_port and @GilbertGuide who each one a copy of my new book Barrier-Free Travel; A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers in my Twitter book giveaway.

Thanks to all who tweeted and re-tweeted!

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If you need a quiet break from the weekend festivities and want to wind down a bit on Sunday afternoon, then have a listen to Maggie Dee's interview with me on her Disability and Senior News Report show. We'll talk about the new laws affecting accessible travel and some cool places to go this summer.

 

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In celebration of the release of my newest title, Barrier Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers, I'm having a Twitter giveaway for some autographed copies of the book.

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Over the years I've answered a lot of questions posed by reporters, writers and readers. Granted the subject matter has been diverse (bordering on unusual at times); however there are a few topics that continue to resurface.

Budget travel is one of those topics. And in this economy, it seems to be even more of a pressing issue.

 

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