A List Of Guidebooks For Handicapped Travelers Fourth Ed September

Abstract: Organizations and societies that provide direct professional help for social, economic, and medical problems are listed. The subject matter ranges from Alcoholism to Volunteerism, and from Battered Adults to Suicide Prevention. Each chapter opens with a summary of professional knowledge on a specific problem, and each lists many contact organizations. Health, the family, counseling, education, women's issues, crime, citizen action, emergencies, and employment are the broad areas covered. Base or national organizations listed will help readers locate more local or specialized ones.

Wheel:Life publications center on sharing resources and support for people who use wheelchairs. In this book, you'll discover a state-by-state directory of accessible travel destinations across the United States.These accessible travel suggestions are part of the Get Out & Enjoy Life [GOEL] program that is a joint educational initiative between Wheel:Life, a global community of wheelchair users, and SPORTS 'N SPOKES magazine, published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. More than 70,000 wheelchair users from 108 countries took part in Wheel:Life resources in 2014.For less than two dollars, you'll find that each chapter of this book provides easily-accessible destinations that are fun and engaging for friends who use wheelchairs. Discovering is an easy, encouraging read that will help you explore all kinds of travel destinations and family fun spots, whether you are new to using a wheelchair or a seasoned pro.Please note that not every state in the US is featured in this travel guide, just the ones that we have included in our GOEL program to date.If you have a disability, and a facing a financial challenge, you can request a free copy of this book at: http://wheel-life.org/free-book-series/