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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 airplane lavatory.

DOT Proposes Rule to Require Accessible Lavatories on Smaller Airplanes… in 20 Years

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced plans to require wheelchair accessible lavatories on aircraft with 125 seats or more.

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Wheelchair being loaded into cargo hold of American Airlines airplane.

Airlines Carried More Than 532,000 Wheelchairs in 2021, Down 22% from 2019 Record

More than half a million airline passengers traveled with their personal wheelchair or scooter in 2021, fare more than in 2020.

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Hamilton play sign outside Broadway theatre on busy street.

Autism-Friendly Performances Return to Broadway Following Pandemic Pause

An inclusive atmosphere adapted to the needs of neurodiverse theatergoers is returning to Broadway theaters after a nearly two-year hiatus.

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A Traveler’s Perspective on Life, the World and What Matters

Three years ago, I traveled to the South American continent for the first time — visiting Buenos Aires,…

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Screenshot of video conference with pictures of John and Chris.

Watch: Interview with Air 4 All Visionary Chris Wood

Wheelchair Travel Founder John Morris interviewed Chris Wood to discuss a new seating concept that will allow power wheelchairs to be secured in the aircraft cabin.

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Engracia Figueroa sitting in an airport wheelchair next to her damaged power wheelchair.

Heartbreaking: Airline’s Negligence Led to Wheelchair User’s Death

A disability rights activist died from complications from injuries she sustained when an airline destroyed her custom power wheelchair.

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Winnebago Inspire parked in front of lake and mountains.

Exploring California’s National Parks with the Wheelchair Accessible Winnebago Inspire RV

Take an inside look at a wheelchair accessible RV with this review of the Winnebago Inspire, a Class-A motorhome for people with disabilities.

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Power wheelchair secured in airplane cabin.

Aircraft Interior Designer Unveils Plan for Wheelchair Space on Airplanes

A London-based design studio has partnered to develop a wheelchair securement system that could be coming to an airplane cabin near you.

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Outdoor dining at Doc Ford's in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

Top 5 Places to Eat in Fort Myers, Florida [2021 Edition]

Find top-rated eats, freshly caught seafood, Grade-A steaks and delicious BBQ at the best restaurants in Fort Myers and Sanibel Island!

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