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5 Wheelchair Accessibility Barriers at Railroad Crossings That Can Cause Serious Injury or Death

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 18, 2022
The number of incidents involving wheelchair users stuck on the train tracks is shocking — here's why it happens and how to cross safely.
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Amtrak Venture Car parked at low platform station.
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Siemens Venture Cars Bring Major Accessibility Improvements to Amtrak Rail Service

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 18, 2022
The debut of the Siemens Venture Car on Amtrak's passenger rail service brings greater wheelchair accessibility to train travel in America.
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Winnebago Inspire parked in front of lake and mountains.
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Exploring California’s National Parks with the Wheelchair Accessible Winnebago Inspire RV

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 27, 2021
Take an inside look at a wheelchair accessible RV with this review of the Winnebago Inspire, a Class-A motorhome for people with disabilities.
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Streetcar rolling amid traffic in Portland, Oregon.
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Why the Modern American Streetcar is the Wheelchair Accessible Transportation We Need

  • byJohn Morris
  • March 26, 2021
In 2001, Portland, Oregon unveiled the first new streetcar system in the U.S. since World War II. Wheelchair access was a top priority.
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Amtrak train crossing bridge over roadway.
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Justice Department: Amtrak Must Fix ADA Violations, Pay Disabled Riders $2.25 Million

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 6, 2021
A settlement between the Justice Department and Amtrak includes $2.25 million for disabled riders who encountered accessibility barriers.
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John seated in his wheelchair on the tarmac in front of a Boeing 757 airplane.
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Discussing Planes, Trains & Wheelchairs on the Greetings from Somewhere Podcast

  • byJohn Morris
  • January 27, 2021
Wheelchair Travel blogger John Morris recently appeared on Zach Mack's Greetings from Somewhere podcast to discuss accessible travel.
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Rental cars lined up in a parking garage.
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U.S. Government Proposes New Rule to Make Rental Cars More Accessible

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 30, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed two rule changes to give wheelchair users greater access to rental cars.
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Yellow wheelchair taxi concept vehicle by Hyundai.
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Hyundai’s New Wheelchair Taxi Concept is Out of This World

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 7, 2020
Hyundai's New Horizons Studio is focused on developing Ultimate Mobility Vehicles, including a robotic wheelchair taxi concept.
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Line of cars at a Hertz rental center.
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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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Wheelchair taxi vans on a street in New York City.
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Help Me Build a Global Database of Wheelchair Transportation Providers

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 23, 2020
Together, we can build a resource that will make it easy for wheelchair users to find accessible transportation wherever they travel.
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Impressive gallery of indigenous artwork at the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Admission is free! 25 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! 75 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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