John Morris

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John Morris is known for traveling the world with one hand, a passport and his power wheelchair. He founded WheelchairTravel.org in 2015 and has flown more than one million miles as a wheelchair user.

Wheelchair accessible bathtub with secure seat, grab bars and handheld shower head.

Say Goodbye to ADA Accessible Bathtubs in U.S. Hotels?

Hotels are phasing out bathtubs. Here's what the ADA requires in accessible rooms and why roll-in showers alone don't meet the standard.

4 min read

Business class seat in lay flat bed position.

Holy Aurora! Alaska Airlines Gets Wheelchair Accessibility Right with New First Class Seat (Almost)

Alaska Airlines' new Aurora Suites avoid rivals' accessibility mistakes, promising safer transfers for wheelchair users, but challenges remain.

5 min read

Cow statue painted as Swiss flag, located in front of an overlook into a snow-capped mountain valley.

Snapshots from Wheelchair Accessible Switzerland

Explore wheelchair accessible Switzerland through stunning photos of the Swiss Alps, scenic train rides, charming cities and memorable adventures.

7 min read

Collage of images from Scotland, plus a now booking message for 2027 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip.

June 2027 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Scotland [SOLD OUT]

Bookings for the June 2027 accessible group trip to Scotland are now open for paid subscribers.

2 min read

Selfie of John sitting in his wheelchair inside a train in Wuppertal, Germany.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Lost Passport, Railbuffing in Wuppertal and a New Group Trip

Plus a family emergency, being a bit too exposed on the Eurostar and a preview of the long-awaited group trip to Scotland.

9 min read

Collage of images from Germany and Poland, plus a now booking message for 2027 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip.

August 2027 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Germany & Poland [SOLD OUT]

Bookings for the August 2027 accessible group trip to Germany and Poland are now open for paid subscribers.

2 min read

John pictured sitting on a train with a fellow wheelchair user.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Autumn Abroad, Transitions and a New Group Trip

Doing hard things, news on the long-awaited group trip to Germany and Poland, plus a new accessible beach.

5 min read

United Airlines baggage handlers manually carrying a power wheelchair.

Not All Airline Wheelchair Damage is Repairable

Wheelchair damaged by an airline? Watch out for futile repair attempts that may waste your time and delay a necessary replacement.

5 min read

Greyhound bus on highway bridge with American flag and city skyline in the background.

New Intercity Bus Atlas Maps Bus Routes in the United States

Travelers often overlook intercity bus travel, but a new interactive map makes searching nearly 2,000 routes and 3,500 stops possible.

3 min read

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