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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 Accessible Suite at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans

Take a look inside a wheelchair accessible Executive Suite at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, a historic hotel in the French Quarter.

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Rio de Janeiro coastline seen through window of helicopter.

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour as a Wheelchair User

Transfer from your wheelchair into an amazing accessible helicopter tour of Rio de Janeiro; see Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach and more from above the clouds!

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National Mall in Washington DC with reflecting pool and Washington Monument in the distance.

Trip Report: Wheelchair Accessible Washington, D.C. in Summertime

Wheelchair Travel reader Mary, who is 55, uses a wheelchair and has MS, shares a report from her accessible trip to the nation’s capital.

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Mailbag: Think Twice About Doing This in an Accessible Hotel Room

Something to consider: A Wheelchair Travel reader shares an unexpected consequence of using a standard safety feature in a hotel room.

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London Eye Ferris wheel with Big Ben in the background.

Top 9 Wheelchair Accessible Ferris Wheels in the World

The Ferris wheel was invented in 1893, but the attractions have only recently been made wheelchair accessible. These are the world’s best.

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Amtrak Venture Car parked at low platform station.

Siemens Venture Cars Bring Major Accessibility Improvements to Amtrak Rail Service

The debut of the Siemens Venture Car on Amtrak’s passenger rail service brings greater wheelchair accessibility to train travel in America.

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Two people sitting on a bench and one wheelchair user watching the sunset.

Insights from the Groundbreaking Portrait of Travelers with Disabilities Study

MMGY Travel Intelligence recently released its Portrait of Travelers with Disabilities study, which provides valuable consumer insights about disabled travelers.

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