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.

Review: Wheelchair Accessible Thalys Train, Brussels to Paris

Thalys is one of the premier European rail operators. If traveling by wheelchair, will the high speed trains meet your accessibility needs? Find out here.

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The #wctselfie Wheelchair Travel Selfie Project

Introducing the Wheelchair Travel Selfie project

Wheelchair users can travel, too! There are a lot of us. The #wctselfie hashtag will show just how far across the world we’re willing to roll!

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Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place Wheelchair Accessible Review

Review: Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place

Review of the wheelchair accessible features – roll-in shower, grab bars, etc. – available at this hotel just two blocks from Grote Markt and Manneken Pis.

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3 Lessons After My Wheelchair Died on a Beijing Sidewalk

It was after 9pm in Beijing, China. I was more than a mile from my hotel, and my power wheelchair battery was about to die. I’m glad that it did.

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Paris Marriott Champs-Elysees Wheelchair Access

Review: Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées – Wheelchair Access

Review of the wheelchair accessible features – roll-in shower, grab bars, etc. – available at this 5-star hotel in the city’s popular tourist district.

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Family restroom sign next to bathroom entrance.

Mailbag: Where Can We Find Accessible Family Restrooms?

Many disabled travelers require assistance in the bathroom, which can pose challenges if the companion or assistant is not of the same sex.

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Wheelchair passenger transport van at Tokyo-NRT for ANA

Guest Post: Wheelchair assistance for my parents on All Nippon Airways

Guest blogger Dean Kato shares his experience with the wheelchair assistance provided to his parents traveling between Hiroshima, Tokyo and Seattle on ANA.

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Travel Bucket Lists should contain more than destinations

Items on your Bucket List should create opportunities for experiences that engage your senses and challenge your intellect. Do more than cross them off.

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Assistance for passengers with disabilities at Delta Air Lines.

Does the ”Delta Difference” Extend to Travelers with Disabilities?

Reaction to Delta’s August 2015 Advisory Board on Disability meeting. Issues with wheelchair assistance, special services & Access Act violations at Delta Air Lines.

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