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.

Cable car en route to a tall mountain above dense tree cover, with the ocean in the background.

5 Wheelchair Accessible Cable Cars for Your Bucket List

Cable cars have existed for more than 100 years, and these 5 are wheelchair accessible and offer some of the world’s most incredible aerial views!

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Skyline of the city of Rome's ancient quarter, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

How I Booked A Last-Minute Trip to Rome with Points & Miles

I booked a trip to Rome with less than 24 hours notice. Airline miles and hotel points reduced the financial burden of unexpected last-minute travel.

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John seated in his power wheelchair shaking hands with Pope Francis, who is seated in a manual wheelchair.

I Met Pope Francis in Rome — Here’s How You Can Too

Disabled visitors to the Pope’s Wednesday General Audience in Vatican City have a unique opportunity to meet Pope Francis.

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Mailbag: Clear Space Under Hotel Room Beds for Hoyer Lifts

Hotels with platform beds prevent many disabled guests from using a Hoyer lift to transfer safely into bed. Here’s what can be done.

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Miniature golf course with a ferris wheel in the background.

Wheelchair Accessible Mini Golf Course at St. Louis Union Station

St. Louis Union Station Mini Golf offers 18 holes of wheelchair-friendly miniature golf, with barrier-free entry and accessible golf clubs.

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5 Wheelchair Accessibility Barriers at Railroad Crossings That Can Cause Serious Injury or Death

The number of incidents involving wheelchair users stuck on the train tracks is shocking — here’s why it happens and how to cross safely.

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Airport wheelchairs abandoned in a hallway.

The “No Man’s Land” for Airport Disability Assistance

What is the scope of airport wheelchair assistance? Where does it begin and end? We examine the regulatory requirements to find the answer.

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Enclosed business class seats on a dual aisle aircraft.

Review: Qatar Airways QSuites Business Class (Doha to Washington)

Qatar Airways QSuite has been called the world’s best business class seat, but is it wheelchair accessible? Read this disabled traveler’s review.

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Inclusive Arts: Museum Dedicated to Showcasing Work of Disabled Artists

The Trinkhall Museum in Liège, Belgium maintains a collection of 4,000 works by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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