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.

Jon Stewart on the Daily Show set next to an image of an American Airlines plane with the headline unAmerican Activities.

After 100+ Days, American Airlines Still Hasn’t Repaired My Wheelchair

More than 100 days after my wheelchair was damaged during flight, American Airlines has failed to repair it, in violation of the Air Carrier Access Act.

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Bartender working behind a small, intimate, historic bar.

The Mere-Exposure Effect and Bartenders You’ll Remember Forever

A psychological phenomenon may reveal a lot about the things — and travel experiences — we gravitate toward.

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Real-Time Data Sharing for Railway Safety Should Benefit Disabled Passengers Too

Proposed rule to require real-time sharing of railway cargo contents with emergency responders should also extend to Amtrak’s passenger manifest.

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Power wheelchair secured in airplane cabin.

Answering Your Top 10 Questions About Delta’s Wheelchair Space for Airplanes

Widespread media coverage has raised public awareness about the possibility of a wheelchair space on airplanes, but many questions remain.

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Blonde-haired woman wearing a light blue shirt, holding up a yellow tote with the word Adapts written on it.

Accessible Travel Chat: Q&A with Retired Flight Attendant Robin Wearley

John Morris sat down with retired flight attendant Robin Wearley to discuss the disabled passenger experience and airplane evacuations.

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Collage of photos from summer travel destinations.

10 Wheelchair Accessible Destinations to Visit This Summer

Whether you’re searching for sun or shade, these are 10 wheelchair accessible cities worth adding to your summer vacation wish list!

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Luggage Delayed? Beware This Airline Bluff That Could Cost You Hundreds

If an airline presents you with this deal, call their bluff and decline the offer — you’ll potentially save hundreds of dollars.

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John seated in a wheelchair in a wheelchair securement space.

First Look: Air4All Wheelchair Securement Space by Delta Flight Products

Delta Flight Products has unveiled the first prototype of its wheelchair securement space for airplanes — I traveled to Germany to give it a test drive.

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John seated in his wheelchair next to two friends inside a college football stadium.

Use This Trick to Save Money on ADA Accessible Seats at Concerts and Sporting Events

Disabled fans have a right to benefit from deep discounts in the ticket resale marketplace, even if ADA accessible seats aren’t sold there.

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