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Civil Rights

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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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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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Low-cost Days Inn budget hotel - is it wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant?
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Study: Major ADA Violations in 87% of Budget Hotel Rooms

  • byJohn Morris
  • April 15, 2018
An investigation of accessibility in budget hotels like Days Inn and Econo Lodge, 87% of low-cost handicap accessible hotel rooms were found to violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Dome of the United States Capitol Building, seen through a chain-link fence.
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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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AAir Travel

Why Airlines Take So Long To Return Wheelchairs

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 20, 2017
Airlines are required by law to provide for the "timely return of passengers' wheelchairs," but often fail to do so. Learn about the causes of the delay, and what airlines should do to fix it.
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Airplane cabin full of passengers - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act
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CALL TO ACTION: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

  • byJohn Morris
  • June 18, 2017
The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate and needs your support to bring equality to air travel for people with disabilities!
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Edmund Pettus Bridge at sunset
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3 Civil Rights Lessons from Selma, Alabama

  • byJohn Morris
  • May 13, 2017
The history of the African American civil rights movement in Selma, Alabama can guide the disability community in building a successful movement for access and equality.
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Disability Rights Are Human Rights

  • byJohn Morris
  • January 29, 2017
Cherry, a Wheelchair Travel reader from Vancouver, opened up on Instagram about her experiences as a disabled person and wheelchair user.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Barriers to Equal Access for Disabled Remain in Air Travel, After 30 Years of DOT Inaction

  • byJohn Morris
  • January 20, 2016
A civil right does not and cannot exist where an individual can take no definitive action to enforce it before the law or protect against its violation.
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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! 43 1
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. 97 8
Impressive gallery of indigenous artwork at the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Admission is free! 36 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! 86 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. 62 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! 346 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! 🧙‍♀️ 🧹🌙 🪄 🔮 148 8
“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
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