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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.

Park ranger speaking with a wheelchair user at an overlook inside a National Park.

National Park Service Describes New Efforts to Make Parks More Accessible

In a new video, the National Park Service describes some of the work being done to make parks and historic sites more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

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Stock photo of woman in wheelchair one beach with arms raised to heaven and hands making peace signs.

Sitting in a Wheelchair for a Day Won’t Reveal Much About Accessibility

To say that ‘wheelchair for a day’ simulations barely scratch the surface of the difficulties faced by disabled people is the understatement of the century.

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Two airline staff members pushing wheelchairs through the airport terminal.

Union Estimates 65,000 Airline Contractors Have Been Laid Off

Wheelchair attendants, critical to ensuring accessibility for travelers with disabilities, have been particularly hard hit as relief has been delayed.

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Airplane landing, reflection seen in a car's driver side mirror.

How to Prevent Airline Miles and Hotel Points from Expiring

Rewards points often expire after a certain period of inactivity, but these strategies can save your airline miles and hotel points from being wiped away.

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Roadmap for Sharing Travel Deals + Points & Miles Info

Wheelchair Travel is adding a Points & Miles category to help disabled people maximize their accessible travel through airline and hotel rewards programs.

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Person in wheelchair attached to zipline, going through forested area.

City to Build Accessible Zipline, New Adventure Bike for Disabled and more

Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible zip line, ADA case against Uber moves forward, accessible motorbike for disabled & more.

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Baggage handler transferring suitcase from baggage cart into American Airlines airplane.

Shocking: American Airlines Increases Baggage Fee to $150 Round-trip

A federal government bailout of $5.8 billion wasn’t enough for American Airlines, as the carrier announced a 25% increase in checked baggage fees.

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Airplane seats with privacy barriers between each seat.

Expect Inaccessible Airplane Seat Designs to Multiply in the Interest of Public Health

Given the collective fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, airplane seat designers are developing new concepts to create isolation between passengers.

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American Airlines baggage handlers lifting wheelchair at JFK Airport.

American Airlines is Leaving Wheelchairs Behind and They Don’t Know Why

To prevent wheelchairs from being left behind, airlines must first ask why it is happening. That is a question American Airlines can’t answer.

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