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.

Power wheelchair secured in airplane cabin.

Travel With Me to See An Airplane Wheelchair Space in Real Life

Backed by a major airline, a wheelchair securement space suitable for use on most airplanes will debut at the Aircraft Interiors Expo next week.

Join the 2023 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Portugal

Following a magical 2022 tour, I’m excited to once again take travelers to the city of Lisbon and the beautiful Portuguese countryside!

Roads in all directions leading to a triumphal arch at the center.

These 6 Cities All Claim to Be the “Center of Europe”

Six cities lay claim to being the true geographic center of the European continent, while just one city is recognized as the center of the European Union.

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Taylor Swift singing in the rain while wearing a green dress and playing a guitar.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Taylor Swift, Accessible Budapest and Save the Date for a Group Trip

How The Eras Tour presented a big accessibility barrier and a new travel guide to the Hungarian capital city.

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Skyline of wheelchair accessible Budapest, Hungary.

Inclusive Travel Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Budapest, Hungary

Ultimate guide to wheelchair accessible Budapest for tourists with disabilities — accessible things to do, wheelchair taxis, public transport, accessible hotels.

Close-up of young woman in manual wheelchair.

Top 9 Wheelchair Accessories for Disabled Travelers

Whether you use a manual or powered wheelchair, this list of accessories and attachments will help you get more out of your mobility device.

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Selfie of John from left field grand stands at Fenway Park.

America's Oldest Ballpark, Historical Firsts and The Book of Human History

From wheelchair accessible seats at America's oldest ballpark, I witnessed something that had never happened before.

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Peopler in wheelchair accessible boat collecting beer cans from derailed train.

Accessible River Boats and Exploring the Baltics

How a wheelchair accessible boat made the news, and a trio of destinations on the Baltic Sea await disabled travelers.

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Airline Plans to Offer Hourly Bed Rentals to Coach Passengers

Air New Zealand will permit economy class passengers on its ultra long-haul flights to the USA to rent a bunk bed for a portion of the flight.

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