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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 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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Wheelchair user next to red telephone booth in London.

Listen: Wheelchair Travel on the Off The Crutch Podcast

Wheelchair Travel Founder John Morris appeared as a guest on the Off The Crutch podcast, hosted by Certified ADA Coordinator Travis Davis.

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John seated in his wheelchair on the tarmac in front of a Boeing 757 airplane.

Discussing Planes, Trains & Wheelchairs on the Greetings from Somewhere Podcast

Wheelchair Travel blogger John Morris recently appeared on Zach Mack’s Greetings from Somewhere podcast to discuss accessible travel.

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Glass bottom boat on river, with underwater view.

New Glass-Bottom Boat in Florida Will Be Wheelchair Accessible

Silver Springs State Park’s new glass-bottom boat will make the sightseeing experience wheelchair accessible for the first time in 150 years.

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Hotel room suite with bed and separate living room.

The Wheelchair Accessible Suite Life at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

Take a look inside a wheelchair accessible suite with a roll-in shower at one of the finest hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Rental cars lined up in a parking garage.

U.S. Government Proposes New Rule to Make Rental Cars More Accessible

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed two rule changes to give wheelchair users greater access to rental cars.

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Wheelchair user looking at city skyline through accessible viewfinder.

The 20 Most Popular Wheelchair Travel Articles of 2020

Although 2020 was a difficult year for the travel industry and this website, readers still researched future accessible travel destinations.

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