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.

John seated in his wheelchair next to a man with a scooter and a woman holding a United States flag outside of a football sta

The Olympic Village, Medical Tourism and a Perfect Flight

My most wheelchair-friendly flight experience in Europe, and not wanting to be left out of Olympians’ trial of medical tourism.

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Selfie of John with wheelchair users sitting around a table in a cafe.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Jet Lag, Olympic Gold, and Broadening Accessibility

An accessible travel update from Paris, France, and reflections from a busy Olympic journey.

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John seated on a sofa in a cafe with two women in Monaco.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Journey to France, the Olympic Games, and Lipstick on a Pig

Accessible travel update from the Olympic Games in France, plus a time and location for the Wheelchair Travel Meet-up in Paris.

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Power wheelchair loaded onto American Airlines CRJ-700 airplane.

Lipstick on a Pig: New Tag Won’t Fix Wheelchair Handling Woes at American Airlines

American Airlines said its new luggage tag for wheelchairs would improve the disabled passenger experience, but there is no evidence of that.

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John pictured with friend at Nashville restaurant and bar.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Music City, Lyft Trial Concludes and a Hotel Closure

Arguments concluded in the class action lawsuit vs. Lyft, plus the world's (formerly) largest hotel has closed its doors after a magnificent run.

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Lyft Access Trial Concludes, Verdict Weighs on Judge

Arguments concluded last week in the case of Harriet Lowell et al. v. Lyft, Inc. and, prior to…

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Group surrounding stage where tourism master plan is bering presented.

Destination’s 10-Year Tourism Plan Prioritizes Accessibility, Sets Example

Visit Fort Wayne unveiled a Tourism Master Plan that weaves accessibility into each objective, setting an example for other destinations to follow.

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Lyft’s Wheelchair Accessible Program Manager Testifies in Federal Court

Testimony from Lyft’s WAV Program Manager raises key questions about Lyft’s commitment to accessible service.

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John seated in his wheelchair outside of the Colosseum in Rome.

Finding Accessibility in the Place I Least Expected

I have visited the Eternal City many times as a wheelchair user, but continue to be surprised at the accessibility features I discover with each return trip.

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