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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.

Rendering of the future Marriott Hotel Al Amaterra.

20% Discount on Marriott Hotels Gift Cards for Future Travel

Take 20% off Marriott eGift Cards, which can be used to pay for future hotel stays, dining and spa treatments at more than 7,000 hotels worldwide.

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Delta Air Lines boarding gate area at airport.

Disabled Passengers Aren’t Required to Board the Airplane First

In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, it may make sense for disabled airline passengers to waive their right to preboarding and board last instead.

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Fresh bites meal food and packaging displayed in a hotel room.

The Unintended Public Health Benefits of Marriott’s Fresh Bites Program

Although Marriott implemented Fresh Bites as a sustainability initiative, it offers many public health benefits well suited for the era of COVID-19.

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Stuffed louse next to glass of champagne on airplane tray table in business class.

The Strange Story of How I Came to Travel with a Stuffed Louse

The story of a stuffed louse who was adopted by a community of frequent flyers and launched a campaign to curtail the spread of gate lice in airports.

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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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