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.

Wheelchair being loaded into cargo hold of American Airlines airplane.

American Airlines Reverses Wheelchair Weight Limit — Here’s the Updated Policy

Following sustained advocacy, American Airlines has updated an earlier policy which restricted the weight of power wheelchairs to 300 pounds.

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

Lessons for Destinations and Travel Providers from the 2020 Accessible Travel Study

The 2020 Accessible Travel report provides businesses and destinations with an opportunity to reimagine inclusive travel for the post-pandemic world.

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Hotel room with king size bed and wood floors.

Wheelchair Accessible Salt Lake City Marriott City Center Hotel

ADA accessible roll-in showers, spacious rooms and nearby public transit connections make this hotel a great choice for Salt Lake City visitors.

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Only 2 Airlines Permit Disabled People Who Cannot Wear Face Masks to Fly

Only 2 of the 10 largest U.S. airlines will allow disabled people with autism, cerebral palsy, PTSD, severe anxiety and other conditions to fly without a face mask.

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United CRJ-700 aircraft parked at San Francisco International Airport.

United Airlines Accepts Wheelchairs That American Airlines Banned

American Airlines stands alone as it continues to enforce a discriminatory policy (of its own creation) that bans many power wheelchairs.

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Two airline staff persons disassembling a power wheelchair with batteries removed.

CHOP SHOP: American Airlines Forces Wheelchair Disassembly

Due to a discriminatory policy arbitrarily imposed by American Airlines, ill-advised disassembly of power wheelchairs is now occuring.

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Power wheelchair loaded onto American Airlines CRJ-700 airplane.

American Airlines Policy Effectively Bans Power Wheelchair Users From Flying to 130 U.S. Airports

American Airlines has established a new policy which prevents many disabled people from traveling with power wheelchairs on regional jets.

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Stage at the 2019 IATA Global Accessibility Symposium.

Tomorrow: How to Attend the Airline Industry’s Global Accessibility Symposium

Disabled people can attend the airline industry’s 2020 virtual symposium on accessibility in air travel online and free-of-charge.

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Wheelchair user looking through an accessible viewfinder towards a city skyline.

COVID Parole: Planning My First Wheelchair Accessible Trip Since March

Although COVID-19 has not been defeated, deciding to travel with a disability seems more palatable now due to advancements in treatment.

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