Around The World in Many Ways with Sylvia Longmire
Sylvia Longmire has always had a desire to serve others or, to serve something bigger then herself from serving in the United States Airforces, creating her Spin The Globe blog, and creating her latest project an App called Accessible Explorer. On this Episode join us for a fun conversation about disabled travel some Sylvia's favourite destinations, how her journey with MS Multiple Sclerosis has caused her fair share of challenges but, also allowed her to explore other opportunities from working on films to possible Ted Talks to check out the Accessible Explorer App, pick up one of her books, or to read articles from Spin The Globe click the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/sylvia_longmire
https://www.youtube.com/smlongmire
https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobeonwheels
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvialongmire
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6469027/
https://www.tiktok.com/@spintheglobe
https://studio.com/apps/sylvia/accessible?ref=sylvia&code=a
Until next time Keep Calm and Roll on.
Filmmaker and Accessible Travel Writer
Sylvia Longmire is an award-winning filmmaker, author, accessible travel writer, and disability rights advocate. A service-disabled U.S. Air Force veteran and former federal agent, she has been a full-time power wheelchair user since 2014.
Sylvia is the creator of Spin the Globe, an accessible travel blog where she shares firsthand accounts, practical advice, and resources for wheelchair users who want to explore the world. Her travel writing has appeared in The New York Times, Lonely Planet, and other major outlets. She is also the author of several books, including accessible travel guides, as well as books drawing on her earlier career and expertise in national security and border issues.
Her work has taken her around the world, combining lived experience with a commitment to making travel more accessible and inclusive.
As a director and producer, Sylvia brings that same perspective to documentary filmmaking, telling stories centered on disability, accessibility, and identity. Her documentary short The View From Down Here has received festival recognition and an award, and she is currently directing Walking Dreams, a feature documentary exploring why so many full-time wheelchair users dream they can walk.
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