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.

Colorful buildings in front of the water in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The City Where Bus Drivers Aren’t Required to Let Wheelchair Users on the Bus

Copenhagen may be the only city in the world where city bus drivers aren’t required to put the ramp out to let wheelchair users board the bus.

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Large LAX sign outside the Los Angeles Airport.

Why I Leave the Airport During Layovers at LAX

Long layover at LAX? There is a better way to spend your time than waiting in the airport: grab a bite to eat and watch planes land at In-N-Out Burger.

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Golden Gate Bridge against a clear blue sky.

How to Visit the Golden Gate Bridge as a Wheelchair User

Apart from the White House and Statue of Liberty, the wheelchair accessible Golden Gate Bridge is surely America’s most recognizable landmark.

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Slice of deep dish pizza being lifted from the whole pie.

How I Brought a Taste of Chicago to Florida During Quarantine

Even while travel and vacations are suspended, you can still enjoy foods from your favorite restaurants shipped directly to your home.

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Two men in professional attire conversing in an office, one a wheelchair user.

What is an ADA Coordinator?

The ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require government entities and organizations receiving federal funding to appoint an ADA Coordinatior.

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Row of black wheelchair accessible cans with a yellow taxi badge on the rooftop.

City Launches Mystery Shopper Program to Review Wheelchair Taxi Service

One city recently called on wheelchair users to be mystery shoppers, with the aim of learning about the safety and accessibility of wheelchair taxis.

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Man on canoe departing river launch point, with large American flag positioned at back of canoe.

Disabled Men Canoeing 2,300 Miles, Wheelchair User Sues Airport, New Accessible Train and more

Accessible travel news roundup: Disabled men canoe the Mississippi River, ADA lawsuit against Uber dismissed, a new wheelchair accessible train car & more.

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