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.

Collage of holiday gifts for wheelchair users and disabled people.

Gift-Giving Guide for Wheelchair Users and Disabled Travelers

The holiday gift-giving guide for wheelchair users, thoughtful and unique gifts to excite disabled people of all ages.

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Hotel room with large bed and rounded window.

Wheelchair Accessible Room at The Guild Hotel, San Diego

The Guild Hotel, with its wheelchair-friendly hotel rooms and roll-in showers, is one of the most accessible hotels in downtown San Diego.

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Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Amtrak Carolinian Train (Charlotte to Cary, North Carolina)

Ride aboard the wheelchair accessible Amtrak Carolinian train and travel from Charlotte to Cary, North Carolina and points beyond.

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John and a group of friends at a college football game.

Inaccessibility, College Football, and Why FSU Fans are Experiencing Feelings Disabled People Know Well

People with disabilities face these same emotions frequently if not everyday, and it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on why.

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Airline employee watches from tarmac as Southwest Airlines jet taxis away.

Wheelchair Damage Levels in November 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report

Data from the November 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report includes insights on airline wheelchair damage from the first three quarters of 2023.

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Photo of John against an artistic background.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Top Destinations for First-Time Disabled Travelers and more

Are your nondisabled friends avoiding travel with you? Plus a new hotel review with an accessible bathtub rather than a roll-in shower.

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Large hotel room with king size bed and sofa bed.

Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room at Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport

Opened in 2023, the Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport College Park is one of the most accessible hotels near the world’s busiest airport.

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Yellow luggage tag attached to a power wheelchair with embroidered black text that reads, Return Wheelchair to Aircraft Door.

New in the Shop: “Return Wheelchair to Aircraft Door” Embroidered Tag

With this bright tag attached to your wheelchair, airline baggage handlers won’t be able to say they didn’t know where to return your mobility device.

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Young black wheelchair user with his friends on a boardwalk near the ocean.

Do Nondisabled People Avoid Vacationing With Their Disabled Friends?

Inaccessibility impacts both disabled people and their nondisabled travel companions, but does it impact their desire to vacation together?

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