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Mailbag: Which Rental Car Makes and Models Support Adaptive Hand Controls?

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 27, 2020
Many vehicles are manufactured with knee bolster airbags, which prevent the use of hand controls and make renting a car more difficult.
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Uber and Lyft rideshare applications.
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17 Cities with Wheelchair Accessible Uber or Lyft

  • byJohn Morris
  • November 20, 2019
Together, Uber and Lyft offer wheelchair accessible rides in 17 cities around the world. Find out where you can order an Uber WAV or Lyft Access.
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Swimming pool at a hotel or resort.
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Mailbag: Should Hotel Resort Fees Apply to Disabled Guests?

  • byJohn Morris
  • July 10, 2019
Many hotels impose mandatory resort fees, but the services and amenities included are not always accessible to guests with disabilities.
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Pieces of luggage on the airport baggage carousel.
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Mailbag: Excess Luggage Charges for Disabled Passengers?

  • byJohn Morris
  • May 16, 2019
Can airline passengers with disabilities pack everything into a single bag, or will they be forced to pay overweight luggage fees?
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Hotel bed height is an accessibility barrier for many wheelchair users.
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Mailbag: Bed Height in ADA Accessible Hotel Rooms

  • byJohn Morris
  • March 27, 2019
With beds that rival the height of Mount Everest, hotels are becoming less accessible to wheelchair users. Virginia asks why and what can be done about it.
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Boarding pass with SSSS designation.
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Mailbag: What is ‘SSSS’ Security and Why Was I Targeted?

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 10, 2019
These four dreaded letters printed on your boarding pass mean you'll receive extra attention at airport security.
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ADA accessible hotel rooms on high floors.
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Mailbag: Why are ADA hotel rooms on upper floors?

  • byJohn Morris
  • January 20, 2019
In this first edition of the Wheelchair Travel reader mailbag, I answer a question about ADA accessible hotel rooms on high floors.
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Family restroom sign next to bathroom entrance.
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Mailbag: Where Can We Find Accessible Family Restrooms?

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 22, 2015
Many disabled travelers require assistance in the bathroom, which can pose challenges if the companion or assistant is not of the same sex.
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Wonderful to enjoy a meal with my friend Michele from @turningleftforless, who traveled to Boston this week from the UK! We haven’t been together in nearly a year — Last summer, we traveled from London to Budapest, Hungary. 59 5
I don’t look half bad after nearly 15 hours in the air! The journey from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, all 7,488 miles of it, was for the most part enjoyable aboard Delta’s flagship Airbus A350 aircraft. The Delta One Suite, an enclosed business class seat with a sliding door, proved to be a bit more accessible than I imagined, thanks to a hidden accessibility feature. You can learn about all of this and more in my latest blog post on WheelchairTravel.org. 200 6
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! 61 2
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." 94 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. 53 2
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. 58 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! 75 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! 181 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. 75 4
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. 169 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. 104 9
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