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H.R.620 is a Knee-jerk Reaction to ‘Drive-by’ ADA Lawsuits

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 14, 2018
Congress is attempting to roll back the civil rights protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act through H.R.620, a bill that will do more to unravel accessibility than encourage ADA compliance.
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ADA Violations Are An Illegal Seizure of Disability Dignity
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Disability Rights Violations are the Theft of Dignity

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 23, 2017
Businesses violating accessibility and disability rights laws are guilty of much more than a denial of equal access. They are stealing your dignity.
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OOpinion

Hometown Accessibility is the Battle that Matters

  • byJohn Morris
  • March 9, 2017
Living within an inaccessible environment often encourages a false expectation that the entire world is closed off to disabled people.
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OOpinion

Edison, New Jersey – A ‘Poster Child’ for Inaccessibility

  • byJohn Morris
  • April 30, 2016
I write this article from Hailey’s Harp & Pub bar in Metuchen, New Jersey. I’m having a beer after…
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OOpinion

As Patriotism Evolves, Travelers Should Take Pause

  • byJohn Morris
  • April 2, 2016
I grew up in a patriotic family. We soaked in the beauty of the United States from the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans, white with foam.
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SSite News

Accessible Travel Should Be “Local”

  • byJohn Morris
  • March 27, 2016
A reader e-mail reminded me about the importance of accurate and trustworthy information when it comes to planning a wheelchair accessible vacation or trip.
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What I Learned After A Trip To The Middle East
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PPersonal Stories

What I Learned After A Trip To The Middle East

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 15, 2015
Lessons learned about freedom, culture, life and love after my trip to the United Arab Emirates.
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International Sporting Events Promote Accessibility in Developing Nations
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Olympics, World Cup Promote Accessibility in Developing Nations

  • byJohn Morris
  • November 19, 2015
The Olympics have been held outside of the First World only twice in the last 20 years. Investment in wheelchair accessibility comes with these events.
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OOpinion

Travel Bucket Lists should contain more than destinations

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 19, 2015
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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Taxi companies, local governments force disabled into the shadows

  • byJohn Morris
  • June 13, 2015
Local governments do little to protect the rights of disabled and wheelchair users, allowing taxi companies to violate the ADA equivalent service mandate.
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On this #DivineMercy Sunday, I was blessed to attend Mass at the Pro-Cathedral of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, my former home parish. How great it was to reconnect old friends and the pastor, Monsignor Delaney. Each time I return to this place, my faith is re-energized and I find so much joy. Thanks be to God! 55 1
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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. 55 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. 84 3
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. 49 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. 192 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. 53 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! 66 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
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