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.

Wheelchair users seated around a table at a winery with glasses of wine and food.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: The War, Reasonable Accommodations and Air Travel

Following along as I head to Hamburg to advocate for in-flight accessibility, recap a wheelchair tour and review a new accessible hotel in Rome.

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Male traveler pictured laying down in a row of three airplane seats.

This Wheelchair Traveler is Forced to Buy 5 Seats on Every Flight

The law says airlines can't discriminate against disabled travelers, but that's the norm for one Wheelchair Travel reader.

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Overhead view of the Minnesota House of Representatives Chamber while in session.

News Roundup: Do-It-Yourself ADA Lawsuits Surge, Minnesota AV Bill Stalls Over Wheelchair Access and more

Accessible travel and disability news from around the world, including the DOJ's lawsuit against SeaWorld's parent company, autonomous vehicle regulation, Disney's DAS vote and more.

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Single bed in wheelchair accessible hotel room.

Review: Wheelchair Accessible Spring House Hotel Steps from Vatican City

This small hotel steps from the Vatican Museums offers wheelchair accessible accommodation in the heart of Rome, but very tight spaces present real challenges.

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Autonomous Taxis Won't Be Accessible With Laws Like These

State laws that preempted local rideshare regulation are now being used to shield autonomous taxis from wheelchair accessibility mandates.

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Collage of images from Barcelona, plus a now booking message for 2026 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Barcelona.

October 2026 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Spain [SOLD OUT]

Bookings for the accessible group trip to Barcelona, Spain and the Catalonia region are now open for paid subscribers.

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Beach and exterior of Westin Cozumel hotel.

Review: The Westin Cozumel, Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room

This wheelchair accessible hotel on Cozumel island has a roll-in shower and a balcony with barrier-free access, but accessibility at the beach and pool are lacking.

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