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Jury Awards $650,000 for ADA Violation That Would Have Cost $3,000 to Correct

  • byJohn Morris
  • March 16, 2021
Companies that do not take reasonable accommodation requests from disabled employees seriously could jeopardize the bottom line.
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People walking down aisle of airplane wearing face masks.
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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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Power wheelchair loaded onto American Airlines CRJ-700 airplane.
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AAir Travel

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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AAir Travel

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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DDisability Rights

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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DDisability Rights

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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Man pushing woman in wheelchair down path at summer camp.
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DDisability Rights

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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OOpinion

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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DDisability Rights

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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Impressive gallery of indigenous artwork at the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Admission is free! 13 3
Had a super fun night at the Australian Open and met up with Wheelchair Travel reader David at the ladies’ final! Great 3-set match that saw 4 match points before Aryna Sabalenka claimed the title. Loved everything about my night at Rod Laver Arena and the Happy Slam! 67 3
A beautiful addition to Boston Common — “The Embrace” sculpture was inspired by a hug shared by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, after the civil rights leader was awarded the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. 61 6
In November, I traveled to Rome for the first time in a decade — and the first time as a wheelchair user. During my trip, I was grateful to meet (extremely briefly) the Holy Father, Pope Francis. He has spoken profoundly on the value of every human life, to include those of us with disabilities. And, due to his advancing age, he now uses a wheelchair some of the time. His continued engagement with all of us, from the seat of a wheelchair, is an important witness — a statement to the world that wheelchairs do not confine, they liberate! 344 18
The Christmas season is one of love and gratitude and although there were quite a few shocks and disappointments over the last year, I’m supremely grateful to have spent my time on this planet with all of you. Here’s to a happy, healthy holiday season, full of good tidings and a hope that the best is yet to come. Thanks for being a part of my life and journey. 63 1
College football’s regular season ended on Saturday and it was a great one! While I didn’t make any trips to Tallahassee this year, I did watch my Florida State Seminoles compete on the road — as they defeated LSU in New Orleans and Miami in the Hard Rock Stadium. 64 5
I had a lovely evening at Castel Sant’Angelo (123-129 AD) in Rome, where I enjoyed a drink and excellent views of St. Peter’s Basilica at sunset. 54 1
My mom visited me in Boston this week! Given that it’s cold, dark and spooky outside at this time of year, I thought it appropriate to visit Salem, Massachusetts! 🧙‍♀️ 🧹🌙 🪄 🔮 146 7
“One if by land, two if by sea.” 25 1
Last night, I had to overnight in London due to some operational issues on the part of British Airways. The delay was a massive inconvenience, but I always try to find a positive outlook — and hey, what’s wrong with a night in London? 113 6
Belgian waffles are NOT overrated. Not pictured here is me dropping this beautiful and delicious creation on the ground after a few bites. Food for the local critters! 🤣 55 4
Yup, that’s me, a triple amputee tearing it up on the bumper car circuit. 🤣 131 4
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