testimonials
"Wheeling and Dealing is an excellent resource for anyone with a disability. As physical therapists, our goal is to help people live their lives in the presence of a physical disability using any and all available tools. Certainly, the presence of a disability should not narrow one's world or limit participation in travel activities. However, all too often, we hear stories from patients who choose not to travel for fear of overcoming the many associated obstacles, e.g. waiting in long lines, manipulating luggage in a crowd, getting through security, managing steps or moving walkways, etc. Whether people are living with a hearing, visual, physical, or other disability, this book provides useful and, at times, humorous approaches to help everyone navigate the world of travel." - Kathleen Ganley, PhD, Lisa TenBarge, PT, DPT"The heart of travel has always been beyond mere itineraries and "sight-seeing." Similarly, Wheeling and Dealing is more than a mere "How-To Guidebook." Written with hard-earned wisdom and wit, it offers readers nothing short of a first-class ticket to expanding their horizons, both inside and out." - Marc Nieson
"I recently had an older adult client who experienced travel for the first time both as a widow (and therefore alone) along with a recent change in her general physical mobility. She was experiencing significant anxiety as she planned for a cross country trip to visit her daughter; in fact she almost didn't go due to her worries. On her return, the report of her challenges, fears and frustrations rang true with the issues presented in this book.
As a physical therapist working primarily with older adults in an out patient and community setting, I am pleased to be able to recommend Wheeling and Dealing as a resource to my clients. I feel the book is stated in simple terms and offers good advice. Although much seems obvious to seasoned travelers, the personal stories and down-to-earth advice make it user-friendly. (I know a few able-bodied travelers who could use some guidance such as this!) I appreciate the fact that the authors discussed much about mobility challenges as well as low vision since both are common in the older adult population. Thank you to the authors for seeing the need beyond yourselves and taking the initiative to provide guidance and relevant information for traveling with disability. - Kathryn K Brewer, PT, GCS (Geriatric Certified Specialist), MEd
