In the interest of full disclosure, as I publish a press release verbatim, I want to go on record that I consider Candy Harrington's groundbreaking book, Barrier-Free Travel; A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers, to be the best single resource in English on Inclusive Travel.
And the new edition is even better.
Posted by rollingrains at June 20, 2005 07:39 PM
Ripon, CA June 15, 2005 --Need help in planning a wheelchair-accessible vacation? Then pick up the newly released second edition of Barrier-Free Travel; A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. Billed as the definitive guide to accessible travel, this indispensable resource contains detailed information about the logistics of planning accessible travel by plane, train, bus and ship.Says author Candy Harrington, "Due to popular demand, the second edition has
an expanded cruise chapter, a chapter on traveling with kids, information on
airport security and tons of new resources. More and more wheelers and slow
walkers are hitting the road these days, and I've done my best to include
useful information, resources and tips to help them out."The book also includes important details about air travel with a wheelchair,
traveling with oxygen, accessible ground transportation, choosing a travel
agent, on-line booking, accessible recreation and budget travel. Also
included is a comprehensive chapter devoted to self-advocacy,
consumer-rights and what to do when things go wrong.Candy Harrington is widely known for her no-nonsense approach to access
issues. As the editor of Emerging Horizons she strives to provide her
readers with accurate information about accessible travel options. Candy
continues this same no-nonsense approach in Barrier-Free Travel.Ms. Harrington is also a strong proponent of self advocacy. "Knowing your
rights not only helps you get the services you need, but it can also save
you money," she says. "For example, many people don't realize that if a
hotel in the U.S. operates a courtesy airport shuttle, they also have to
provide an accessible shuttle free of charge. It's important to note that
they can't charge their disabled guests for this service, even if it costs
extra to provide it."Published by Demos Publishing, Barrier-Free Travel is a must-have resource
for wheelchair- or scooter-users, slow walkers, travel agents, CILs and
libraries. It's available at bookstores, through the publisher
(800-532-8663) or on-line at EmergingHorizons.com/book. Visit
EmergingHorizons.com/book to read a sample chapter, see the complete table
of contents, or for more information about Barrier-Free Travel, Emerging
Horizons or Candy Harrington.###
**********************Media contact:
Candy Harrington
Editor, Emerging Horizons
P.O. Box 278
Ripon, CA 95366phone: 209-599-9409
fax: 209-599-9482
e-mail: candy@EmergingHorizons.comwww.EmergingHorizons.com
www.CandyHarrington.com"Barrier Free Travel; A Nuts And Bolts Guide For Wheelers And Slow Walkers"
The definitive guide to accessible travel!http://www.emergingingHorizons.com/book
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