Sylvia Longmire

Do you have a story to tell? Do you know a lot about a particular topic? Are traditional employment options out of reach because of your disability? Then this is the book for you! Too many people assume that wheelchair users have little to contribute to the professional world, or are unable to work simply because of their disability. We know nothing could be further from the truth; we just need to be presented with the opportunity. In ‘Blogging While Disabled,’ I will help you create that… Show more

Do you have a story to tell? Do you know a lot about a particular topic? Are traditional employment options out of reach because of your disability? Then this is the book for you! Too many people assume that wheelchair users have little to contribute to the professional world, or are unable to work simply because of their disability. We know nothing could be further from the truth; we just need to be presented with the opportunity. In ‘Blogging While Disabled,’ I will help you create that opportunity by showing you how to share your message with the world—and how to make money doing it.

One of the best ways to start earning income when your wheelchair keeps you at home is by writing. Some people think you have to be the next Ernest Hemingway to start a blog, but all you really need is an idea and some motivation. This book will help you discover your passion, as well as your voice for expressing it. You will learn the nuts and bolts of creating a blog, from coming up with a name to ideas for blog posts. You will also learn strategies for helping potential readers discover you, including social media sharing and search engine optimization. There are also plenty of links and resources available throughout the book when you’re ready to dive deeper into the world of professional writing.

Award-winning accessible travel writer and author Sylvia Longmire has been writing professionally since 2003, and working from home as a full-time wheelchair user since 2014. In that time, she has developed a highly successful career writing about wheelchair travel, disability advocacy, and border security. She has also started several successful businesses to create a brand that is now recognized around the world. In ‘Blogging While Disabled,’ Sylvia shares everything she’s learned that has made her a successful writer who just happens to use a wheelchair. Show less

Are you a wheelchair user or someone with limited mobility? Have you always dreamed of going on a cruise, but weren’t sure if such a trip was even possible? Have you already cruised, but want to know more about what accessible ships and itineraries are out there to explore? Then this guide is absolutely for you!

Using her experience as an award-winning accessible travel writer and travel agent, Sylvia Longmire shares her years of personal experience and professional expertise in the… Show more

Are you a wheelchair user or someone with limited mobility? Have you always dreamed of going on a cruise, but weren’t sure if such a trip was even possible? Have you already cruised, but want to know more about what accessible ships and itineraries are out there to explore? Then this guide is absolutely for you!

Using her experience as an award-winning accessible travel writer and travel agent, Sylvia Longmire shares her years of personal experience and professional expertise in the cruising industry in this groundbreaking book. Having been on 20 cruises—16 as a wheelchair user and 12 solo—on all the major cruise lines, she explains the ins and outs of the entire cruising experience, from embarkation and shore excursions to pool lifts and theater seating. You’ll also learn about each cruise line’s “personality,” as well as how to pick the right ship and itinerary for your accessibility needs. Not sure where to cruise? There are chapters about accessible cruises in every part of the world to help you decide.

There are some aspects of accessible cruising you may not have considered, like how to rent mobility equipment for your cruise, or how to select the right travel insurance policy to make sure pre-existing conditions are covered. You’ll find detailed information about these topics in Everything You Need to Know About Wheelchair Accessible Cruising and more—including invaluable listings of accessible shore excursion companies, tender ports around the world, and cruise line accessibility department contact information.

Sylvia Longmire’s latest book is a gold mine of information for wheelchair users who can’t wait to embark on their first accessible cruise adventure, but just need that extra nudge to make it a reality. Show less

When confronted with the challenges of border security and illegal immigration, government officials are fond of saying that our borders have never been as safe and secure as they are now. But ranchers in the borderlands of Arizona and Texas fear for their lands, their cattle, their homes, and sometimes their lives due to the human and drug smuggling traffic that regularly crosses their property. Who is right? What does a secure border actually look like? More importantly, is a secure border a… Show more

When confronted with the challenges of border security and illegal immigration, government officials are fond of saying that our borders have never been as safe and secure as they are now. But ranchers in the borderlands of Arizona and Texas fear for their lands, their cattle, their homes, and sometimes their lives due to the human and drug smuggling traffic that regularly crosses their property. Who is right? What does a secure border actually look like? More importantly, is a secure border a realistic goal for the United States? Border Insecurity examines all the aspects of the challenge—and thriving industry—of trying to keep terrorists, drug smugglers, and illegal immigrants from entering the United States across our land borders. It looks at on-the-ground issues and controversies like the border fence, the usefulness of technology, shifts in the connection between illegal immigration and drug smuggling, and the potential for terrorists and drug cartels to work together. Border Insecurity also delves into how the border debate itself is part of why the government has failed to improve information sharing and why this is necessary to establish a clear and comprehensive border security strategy. Show less

Having followed Mexico's cartels for years, border security expert Sylvia Longmire takes us deep into the heart of their world to witness a dangerous underground that will do whatever it takes to deliver drugs to a willing audience of American consumers. The cartels have grown increasingly bold in recent years, building submarines to move up the coast of Central America and digging elaborate tunnels that both move drugs north and carry cash and U.S. high-powered assault weapons back to fuel the… Show more

Having followed Mexico's cartels for years, border security expert Sylvia Longmire takes us deep into the heart of their world to witness a dangerous underground that will do whatever it takes to deliver drugs to a willing audience of American consumers. The cartels have grown increasingly bold in recent years, building submarines to move up the coast of Central America and digging elaborate tunnels that both move drugs north and carry cash and U.S. high-powered assault weapons back to fuel the drug war. Channeling her long experience working on border issues, Longmire brings to life the very real threat of Mexican cartels operating not just along the southwest border, but deep inside every corner of the United States. She also offers real solutions to the critical problems facing Mexico and the United States, including programs to deter youth in Mexico from joining the cartels and changing drug laws on both sides of the border. Show less