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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.

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This Photo is Evidence That We Need to Revisit Wheelchair Taxi Regulations

In cities across the country, wheelchair users desperately wait for accessible taxis — sometimes for hours.

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Collage of photos of NJ Foster seated in his wheelchair before the incident on United Airlines.

United Can’t Toss Flight Attendant’s Testimony, Settles After Serious Injury to Disabled Flyer

After a federal judge shot down multiple attempts to exclude eyewitness testimony, the parties reached a settlement agreement in less than 24 hours.

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Federal courthouse in San Francisco, screenshot taken from Google maps.

Jury Trial Preview: Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit Against United Airlines

Delve deeper into the allegations against United Airlines and five causes of action brought by the family of a seriously injured disabled passenger.

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Airplane with gear extended on final approach.

How can you occupy yourself during travel delays?

Travel delays can be an unavoidable and frustrating reality, inconveniences that can really put a damper on your travel plans.

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Cargo containers being loaded onto American Airlines aircraft.

6 Tools Airlines Can Use to Prevent Wheelchair Damage

Until a wheelchair space in the aircraft cabin becomes a reality, airlines can reduce the risk of damaging wheelchairs with these innovative tools.

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United Airlines Introduces Braille Signage, To Be Installed Fleet-wide by 2026

United Airlines committed to install Braille signage across its entire mainline fleet by 2026, a small step to make airplanes more accessible and inclusive of blind travelers.

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American Airlines airplane seen through rain-covered window of bus.

Sit in Your Own Wheelchair on This American Airlines Flight to Atlantic City

A unique partnership between American Airlines and The Landline Company brings wheelchair accessible connecting bus service to Philadelphia.

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Wheelchair accessible airplane lavatory.

DOT Announces New Requirements for Accessible Lavatories on Smaller Airplanes

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has published a final rule for wheelchair accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft with 125 seats or more.

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Acela train approaching Boston South Station.

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Amtrak Acela Train (Boston to Providence)

Join me as I hop aboard the Amtrak Acela train to compare First Class and Business Class, lounge access and more on a train trip from Boston to Providence.

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