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John seated in his wheelchair in front of a try-rail bus in Fort Lauderdale, which he is blocking in the roadway.
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Why I Blocked a Tri-Rail Bus in Fort Lauderdale With My Wheelchair

  • byJohn Morris
When a Florida bus driver refused to lower the wheelchair ramp, I blocked the roadway — this bus shall not pass, I thought.
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American Airlines Agent Tosses Wheelchair Down Baggage Chute, Violent Crash Ensues

  • byJohn Morris
"That's not what I would call handling with care," a TikTok user wrote after filming airline staff tossing a wheelchair down a baggage chute.
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Please Respond: 2024 Accessible Travel Study

  • byJohn Morris
Your responses to this survey will provide critical insights to support advocacy for increased accessibility within the travel industry.
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Accessible Travel Chat: Conversation with TravelAbility Founder Jake Steinman

  • byJohn Morris
John Morris interviewed Jake Steinman, Founder of TravelAbility, to discuss how destinations can be more involved in advancing accessibility.
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Opportunity in Chaos and the New England Patriots

  • byJohn Morris
New friends, an unscanned ticket, and a beautiful day at the football stadium highlighted my Sunday afternoon.
Three passengers of different sizes and ages walking through an airport terminal with luggage.
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Air Travel And Dialysis: Tips To Travel Without Worry

  • byWheelchair Travel Team
If you're undergoing dialysis, traveling by air might raise some concerns. Many dialysis patients wonder how to best manage their health needs while traveling. 
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Leaf Peeping, Two Giveaways and an Interview

  • byJohn Morris
Enjoying New England's time-limited fall foliage season; win a travel package including airfare and hotel; and register for my interview with TravelAbility's founder.
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November 2023 Giveaway: Enter to Win a T-Shirt or Gift Card

  • byJohn Morris
Wheelchair Travel readers can join the holiday cheer by entering to win a free t-shirt or gift card in the November 2023 giveaway!
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AAir Travel

DOT Reports Dramatic Increase in Disability Air Travel Complaints Since 2019

  • byJohn Morris
The sustained increase in complaints from disabled airline passengers should raise alarm bells at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Wheelchair rolling along street next to sidewalk in Bogota, Colombia.
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Disability Surcharge: 7 Reasons Why Travel is More Expensive for Disabled People

  • byJohn Morris
Disabled people unfairly bear the financial costs of inaccessibility, making vacations more expensive and putting travel out of reach.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Rembrandt, Self-Portraits and Local Tourism

  • byJohn Morris
Without the largest art theft in history and the painting that was left behind, this newsletter would never have been written or sent.

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