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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 User Couch-Surfs Around the World, Building ADA Accessible Skate Parks and more

Learn about the design problem that limits skate park access and meet the globe-trotting wheelchair user who has been couch-surfing his way around the world in this news roundup.

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Layovers, Connections and Cruises: Have You Actually Been There?

How many countries have you visited? When can you claim that you’ve been somewhere? These are the rules of the game for counting countries.

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Summary of the Air Carrier Access Act - Rights for passengers with disabilities in airports and on airplanes.

The Number of Wheelchair Users Traveling By Air Dropped Nearly 61% in 2020

Data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation indicates that airlines carried 61% fewer wheelchairs and scooters in 2020.

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People walking down aisle of airplane wearing face masks.

U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers

A new order from the CDC requires airlines to grant face mask exemptions to disabled people who cannot wear a mask due to their disability.

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Encore and Wynn hotel towers seen from across the street.

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas: Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room

Encore Las Vegas is proof that luxury hotels can be wheelchair accessible. ADA guest rooms, 5-star restaurants and incredible service await.

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Handicap accessible profiling bed at Scandic Hotels.

Leave Your Hoyer At Home: These 41 Hotels Have Mobile Lifts

Renting a Hoyer lift while traveling isn’t cheap and bringing your own isn’t easy, but these 41 hotels provide them to guests with disabilities.

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Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room at Harrah’s Las Vegas

Harrah’s is one of the oldest hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, but it’s also one of the most accessible, with the lowest bed heights in Vegas!

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Wheelchair Accessibility at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden in Las Vegas

The Secret Garden is an accessible family-friendly attraction at The Mirage on the Vegas Strip, home to lions, tigers, leopards and dolphins!

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Amtrak train crossing bridge over roadway.

Justice Department: Amtrak Must Fix ADA Violations, Pay Disabled Riders $2.25 Million

A settlement between the Justice Department and Amtrak includes $2.25 million for disabled riders who encountered accessibility barriers.

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