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.

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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John rolling in his wheelchair in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro.

Airbnb Experiences: Affordable Wheelchair Accessible Tours, Activities & Photo Shoots

Airbnb Experiences are unique tours and activities offered at an affordable price in cities around the world — many are wheelchair accessible!

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Blue wheelchair icon on white door to bathroom.

How to Unlock Europe’s Disabled Toilets with a Universal Key

The Euro Key and RADAR Key are master keys that can be used to unlock wheelchair accessible toilets in Europe and the United Kingdom.

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America is Re-opening: 10 Wheelchair Accessible Places to Visit Once You’re Fully Vaccinated

America is reopening, and travel demand is heating up. These are the 10 wheelchair accessible cities you should visit this summer.

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John takes selfie during flight while wearing face mask.

What It’s Like to Fly with a Disability During the Pandemic [UPDATED]

I’ve traveled across the USA and to Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking 20+ flights as a disabled person who uses a power wheelchair.

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Woman with cane walking next to man using scooter on sidewalk.

Pat Yourself On The Back: You’re Paying the Deposit on the Accessibility of the Future

By courageously facing down obstacles that were meant to exclude them from society, disabled people earned the right to design the much more accessible world that we enjoy today.

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