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.

Fatal Hotel Shuttle Crash, Off-road Wheelchair Rentals, Airline Sends Wheelchair on Wrong Flight and more

A roundup of accessible travel news including a deadly hotel shuttle crash, a new accessible vehicle from Toyota, bad news from American Airlines and more.

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Wheelchair accessible hotel rooms at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis.

Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Next to the St. Louis Arch

You’ll find ADA accessible rooms with roll-in showers at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis, the hotel closest to the iconic Gateway Arch.

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Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Nairobi, Kenya

Explore wheelchair accessible tourist attractions in Nairobi, including the Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & the Karen Blixen House.

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Wheelchair Accessible Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai.

Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai — Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible hotel rooms in Dubai with a roll-in shower, grab bars and more, close to public transport.

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Giraffe crossing in front of a safari vehicle.

Tipping Etiquette: Guide to Tipping on an African Safari

Recommendations for tipping on a Kenya Safari — How much to tip a driver-guide, tented camp/lodge staff, room attendants and more while on safari.

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Mailbag: Should Hotel Resort Fees Apply to Disabled Guests?

Many hotels impose mandatory resort fees, but the services and amenities included are not always accessible to guests with disabilities.

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Introduction: Planning A Wheelchair Accessible Kenya Safari

An introduction to the process of planning a wheelchair accessible safari in Kenya, plus information about accessibility in Africa, expected costs and more.

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St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mt. Sinai in Egypt.

Visiting St. Catherine’s Monastery & Mt. Sinai in a Wheelchair

Wheelchair access at St. Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt – The 6th century monastery is located below Mt. Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

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Experiences await wheelchair users who will temporarily leave their wheelchairs behind.

Should You Get Out of Your Wheelchair for an Activity or Attraction?

The world is filled with experiences and attractions that are not wheelchair accessible, but which still may be accessible to the wheelchair user.

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