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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.

World’s Most Expensive Wheelchair, D.C. Metro Crash, Early Boarding for Military and more

A round-up of accessible travel news, including a record for most expensive wheelchair, D.C. metro train crash, new wheelchair taxis in Missouri and more.

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St. Augustine Bar Blocks Accessible Entrance [Resolved]

The Bar With No Name in St. Augustine, Florida has chosen to endanger wheelchair users by blocking the only accessible evacuation route.

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City buses in Paris, France serve people regardless of ability.

Make Way for Wheelchairs or Get Off the Bus

A city bus driver in Paris taught able-bodied riders a lesson, that wheelchair spaces on city buses are reserved for wheelchair users.

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Wheelchair user Amin Lakhani takes a trip.

On The Road With Wheelchair Travel Reader Amin Lakhani

Follow along on an accessible journey to Chicago with Amin Lakhani, a Wheelchair Travel reader and all-around cool guy.

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Old Quebec has been restored to its historical beauty.

Wheelchair Accessible Tour of Old Quebec City

Reflections on a guided tour of Old Quebec City, with information on the wheelchair accessibility of sights and attractions.

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Airline passenger with a wheelchair in the airport terminal.

At Long Last, Air Travelers with Disabilities Will Be Counted

Beginning December 4, airlines will no longer be able to hide the data on how often wheelchairs and scooters are damaged.

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Seats on the Norwegian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Entire Row to Yourself on a Full Flight — Awkward or Cool?

Singled out for special treatment — Would you feel awkward if an airline gave you an entire row to yourself on a completely full flight?

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Apple iPhone with accessible travel apps.

15 Smartphone Apps for Travelers with Disabilities

These smartphone apps should be in everyone’s accessible travel toolbox.

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United States House of Representatives. Photo courtesy Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images.

The FAA Reauthorization Act May Disappoint Disabled Flyers

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 has been heralded as a major win for people with disabilities, but there are reasons to be cautious.

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