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Q & A with Ashley Lyn Olson
Author , Travel Enthusiast and Blogger
Q : Tell us about your writing . A : I grew up wanting to be a writer although never thought it would be possible . Writing jobs are few far between , and there aren ’ t many Stephen Kings in the world . So , I used my skills in PR and marketing . When I started traveling a lot , I documented it , so If I wanted to go back to a locale , I knew which hotel was accessible and good . Soon I realized I had to share this , to help other people and to raise awareness .
I started wheelchairtraveling . com because I can ' t go on every single trail , and I can ’ t visit every country . For the past seven years it ’ s picked up speed . It feels good that the site is creating change and inspiring people to share information . I encourage others to create their own blogs . We have to get that information out there , to make the world a more accepting place for people with disabilities . Mainstream media doesn ’ t have this information and most able-bodied people don ’ t think about these issues . When you go to a beach , you probably don ’ t wonder if there are beach wheelchairs or an accessible pathway .