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.

Chicago skyline pictured from a nearby public park with a lake, greenery and trails.

Mailbag: Easy Accessible Destinations for First-Time Disabled Travelers

These 5 cities are among the easiest and most accessible destinations to visit for your first trip as a wheelchair user in the United States.

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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.

Why I Blocked a Tri-Rail Bus in Fort Lauderdale With My Wheelchair

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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Wheelchair flipping through the air on the airport ramp.

American Airlines Agent Tosses Wheelchair Down Baggage Chute, Violent Crash Ensues

“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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John on stage with Jake Steinman in conversation.

Accessible Travel Chat: Conversation with TravelAbility Founder Jake Steinman

John Morris interviewed Jake Steinman, Founder of TravelAbility, to discuss how destinations can be more involved in advancing accessibility.

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John with four new friends at the football game, one of whom is also a wheelchair user.

Opportunity in Chaos and the New England Patriots

New friends, an unscanned ticket, and a beautiful day at the football stadium highlighted my Sunday afternoon.

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Public park along riverfront, trees with fall foliage and the downtown Boston skyline.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Leaf Peeping, A Giveaway and an Interview

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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