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.

John seated with two friends, male and female, at a lounge area with multiple drinks on a table.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: What Happens In Vegas and a Court Case of Interest

A few nuggets of wisdom from my trip to Vegas and details about a critically important court case relating to air travel for people with disabilities.

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Multiple United Airlines jets parked at airport gates.

Family Sues United Airlines Over Disabled Son’s “Catastrophic Brain Injury”

The family of 21-year-old college student NJ Foster alleges that the negligence of airline staff caused serious injury; recovery is unlikely.

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Airplane landing over roadway and sidewalk.

The Accessibility Feature All Airports Need (But Few Have)

Without this critical feature and accessible ground transportation, airports can effectively become prisons for wheelchair users.

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Hell's Kitchen restaurant dining area with open kitchen.

My 15 Favorite Places to Eat on the Las Vegas Strip [2023]

Taste dishes from world-renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay, Thomas Keller and Wolfgang Puck at the best restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip!

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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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