Author Journalist
Specialty Subjects : Travel for slow walkers and wheelchair-users, with an emphasis on US National Parks
Book Credits : Barrier-Free Travel; A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers (3 editions) There is Room at the Inn; Inns and B&Bs for Wheelers and Slow Walkers 22 Accessible Road Trips; Driving Vacations for Wheelers and Slow Walkers Barrier-Free Travel; California National Park Road Trips for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers Barrier-Free Travel; Death Valley National Park for Wheelers and Slow Walkers Barrier-Free Travel; National Park Lodges for Wheelers and Slow Walkers Barrier-Free Travel; The Grand Canyon for Wheelers and Slow Walkers (2 editions) Barrier-Free Travel; Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers (2 editions) Barrier-Free Travel; Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers (2 editions) Barrier-Free Travel; Favorite Florida State Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers Barrier-Free Travel; Utah National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers Barrier-Free Travel; Washington National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers Resting Easy in the US; Unique Lodging Options for Wheelers and Slow Walkers 101 Accessible Vacations; Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
Enter your professional bio here : A travel journalist since 1977, Candy has covered accessible travel for slow walkers and wheelchair-users exclusively since 1996 . She's the founding editor of Emerging Horizons (www.EmergingHorizons.com), and the author of over 20 accessible travel guidebooks, including her popular national park series. Candy's work can also be found in disability-related magazines, mainstream publications and websites. She blogs regularly about accessible travel news, resources and industry updates on her Barrier-Free Travels blog at https://emerginghorizons.com/candys-blog/. As a staunch advocate for improved accessibility, Candy also addresses accessible travel topics at conferences and conventions. A lifelong resident of the California Sierras, Candy now resides in the NE Washington with her travel photographer husband, after the Creek Fire destroyed their California home in 2020.
Writing Credits : Emerging Horizons (Founding Editor) , AAA Magazines, Frommers
Awards and Recognition : Lowell Thomas Award (SATW) Foreward Reviews Book of the Year NATJA Award of Excellence SATW Western Chapter Writing Award
Skills (Select all that apply) : Blog posts, Books, Brochures, E-books, Editing, Feature writing, Investigative reporting, News, News releases, Publicity, Social media
List any memberships you have with other organizations : SATW, BATW
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