FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4-12-2005
For more information, contact:
Candy Harrington
Phone: (209)599-9409
e-mail: horizons@emerginghorizons.com
New Travel Resource Released
Ripon, CA — April 1, 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.
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