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U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 24, 2021
A new order from the CDC requires airlines to grant face mask exemptions to disabled people who cannot wear a mask due to their disability.
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American Airlines Policy Effectively Bans Power Wheelchair Users From Flying to 130 U.S. Airports

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 27, 2020
American Airlines has established a new policy which prevents many disabled people from traveling with power wheelchairs on regional jets.
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Money Over Mission? Lawsuit Alleges Disability Rights Group Sold Out to City, Developer

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 24, 2020
A disability advocate alleges that a city, property developer and a disability rights group conspired to sweep ADA violations under the rug.
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Airline employee watches from tarmac as Southwest Airlines jet taxis away.
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3-Year-Old Autistic Boy Kicked Off Southwest Flight After Face Mask Reaction

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 12, 2020
Southwest Airlines held firm to its face mask policy, stranding a 3-year-old autistic boy and his family in Texas with no way home.
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What the Next Attack on Disability Rights Will Look Like

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 29, 2020
A campaign to support a rollback of ADA enforcement is already underway, and could jeopardize accessibility for disabled people in the future.
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President George H.W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act into law.
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On its 30th Anniversary, A Love Letter to the ADA

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 26, 2020
The ADA marked a watershed moment in American civil rights history, promising disabled people equal access to their communities and the life of society.
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You Can Now Stream Netflix’s Crip Camp Movie for Free

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 24, 2020
Crip Camp documents a groundbreaking summer camp for teens with disabilities that inspired a movement and forged a new path toward greater equality.
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Historic Buildings, Accessibility and a Lesson from the Ramps of Ancient Greece

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 22, 2020
New research suggests that Ancient Greece embraced limited aspects of inclusive design at an early stage of recorded history.
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ADA Center Releases Long List of Disabilities that Could Make Wearing a Mask Impossible

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 18, 2020
Despite the countless stories about nondisabled people using the ADA to get out of mask mandates, there are many disabled people who cannot wear a mask.
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What is an ADA Coordinator?

  • byJohn Morris
  • June 18, 2020
The ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require government entities and organizations receiving federal funding to appoint an ADA Coordinatior.
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The church pictured here is one of the most important places to me on Earth. I was reminded of it today while attending Mass more than a thousand miles away — as we heard the Gospel of Mark, 9:2-10, the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. 47 0
We should all be able to agree that face masks are an important tool used to protect ourselves and others from contracting the coronavirus. I wear my face mask when traveling and believe it is important for others to do so as well. 79 2
This magnificent structure is the philharmonic concert hall in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Bordered by Avenue John F. Kennedy, it is across the street from the Court of Justice of the European Union. 43 0
I’ve been a Harry Potter fan since childhood, so I was thrilled to tour the Warner Brothers studio outside of London — the place where the Potter film sets are stored, and where much of the filming was done. 174 8
This is a wash closet just outside of Mount Sinai, at one of the last security checkpoints before reaching St. Catherine’s Monastery. I have wondered about the provenance of this toilet facility — Who owns it? There are many possibilities and it could even be government-owned. Perhaps use of the toilet was never meant to cost money, but intrepid people have taken it upon themselves to collect a fee? The facility is not accessible, so I did not ask. 49 0
Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training TODAY. ⚾️ Baseball is by far my favorite sport, but I haven’t been to a game since the 2019 National League Championship Series in St. Louis. Hopefully I’ll be able to see a game in 2021! Go Cardinals! 61 0
Have you ever just taken a moment to peer outside the window in a big city? Each of those buildings, with their hundreds of windows, balconies and fire escapes — is a place that another human being lives, works, eats, plays, laughs, cries... 50 4
I love to fly and it feels so nice to be back #UpInTheAir, but also strange. When was your last flight? When do you expect to fly again? 64 9
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN LAS VEGAS 🥘 🍱 🍲 66 2
Respect your elders and whatnot, but I’m really gonna need my wheelchair back, Bernie! 162 6
I’m currently staying at #CaesarsPalace in #LasVegas for the first time. It’s quickly become one of my favorite properties on the Vegas Strip, with fantastic accessibility and a stunning, surely timeless design. 102 7
If you could attend ONE SHOW right now, what would it be? I would like to go back to Andrew Bird’s performance in Washington, D.C., where he was accompanied by the symphony orchestra. It was magical! 40 4
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