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President Donald Trump at the 2020 State of the Union.
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DDisability Rights

The State of the Union and the Inclusion Problem

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 5, 2020
Accessibility is the first step towards a disability-inclusive society, but our exclusion from the roles that impact diversity maintain the status quo.
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Happy Festivus for the Rest of Us 2019!
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OOpinion

2019 Airing of Grievances — Accessible Travel Edition

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 23, 2019
In honor of Festivus, disabled travelers are invited to participate in a holiday tradition — the Airing of Grievances. Join the discussion!
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Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Fire an Opportunity to Make Catholicism Accessible

  • byJohn Morris
  • April 16, 2019
Following a destructive fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral must be repaired and rebuilt. The Catholic Church can open itself to people with disabilities through accessibility.
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Airline secret shoppers
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AAir Travel

Airlines Need Secret Shoppers with Disabilities

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 14, 2019
By employing mystery shoppers with disabilities, airlines could make great progress in improving the state of accessibility in air travel.
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City buses in Paris, France serve people regardless of ability.
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TTransportation

Make Way for Wheelchairs or Get Off the Bus

  • byJohn Morris
  • November 5, 2018
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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United States House of Representatives. Photo courtesy Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images.
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AAir Travel

The FAA Reauthorization Act May Disappoint Disabled Flyers

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 16, 2018
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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President George H.W. Bush signs with Americans with Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990.
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DDisability Rights

The ADA Turns 28 Today: Where We Go From Here

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 26, 2018
The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act was a watershed moment in the civil rights history of the United States.
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AAccessible Travel Tips

For Wheelchair Users in Florida, It’s Not All Sunshine

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 14, 2018
If you're planning to travel to Florida with a wheelchair, make sure you've prepared for these major accessibility challenges.
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Passengers with reduced mobility being pushed in wheelchairs at the airport.
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AAir Travel

“Jetway Jesus” and the Airport Wheelchair Imposters Lie

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 10, 2018
Many able-bodied flyers accuse fellow passengers of faking a disability to get extra perks at the airport.
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Historic meeting between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un.
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Trump-Kim Summit May Offer Hope to Disabled North Koreans

  • byJohn Morris
  • June 12, 2018
A historic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un may be cause for hope for North Koreans with disabilities.
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Just passing through DCA on my way to Florida, but it was a pleasure to experience the iconic “River Visual” landing today — with a superb view of the National Mall. Have to love our nation’s capital city! 53 1
In today’s edition of the Wheelchair Travel Newsletter, I shared the following quote by Robert Louis Stevenson: "We are all travelers in the wilderness of the world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend." 87 10
Gediminas was the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1315 or 1316 until his death in 1341. He founded what is now the country’s capital city of Vilnius, and is one of the most important figures in the country’s history. 49 1
Two summers ago, I explored the San Bernardino National Forest as part of a California road trip. While in Big Bear City, I took a helicopter ride with my sister from Big Bear Airport, circling the city’s lake and flying over its forested mountainsides. 56 7
Bratislava, Slovakia is located just an hour by train from Vienna, Austria. The city’s historic Old Town is a true marvel and, although it is beautiful, accessible and affordable, it continues to be overlooked as a destination. Visit WheelchairTravel.org and check out the FREE accessible travel guide for Bratislava! 73 1
A couple nights ago, I went out for a drink with one of my friends in Boston. We met some flight attendants who were out to dinner and struck up a conversation. Long story short, I ended up flying back with them to Europe the next day. If you keep an open mind, always respond in earnest to a “hello,” and find joy in chance encounters, serendipity awaits! 180 20
Best view in 2022? That’s a tough one, but I’ll go with my first time back inside the Colosseum in over 10 years! It was a delight to find it largely wheelchair accessible. 73 3
I took my first two flights with @fly_fijiairways this week — Boeing 737 MAX 8 service from Wellington, New Zealand to Nadi, Fiji, and Airbus A350-900 XWB service from Nadi to Los Angeles, California. 168 15
After spending a few days in Auckland, I made the trip to Wellington — New Zealand’s capital city. To say that it’s gorgeous here would be an understatement. The people, food, architecture and natural landscapes captured me immediately. While I’m sad to only visit for a day, I know that I will return soon! 57 2
Gratitude. Exhibiting gratitude is my 2023 goal and I’m extremely grateful for this wonderful day in Melbourne to close out the first month of the New Year. 102 9
Impressive gallery of indigenous artwork at the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Admission is free! 43 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! 89 3
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