Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Reimagined and Renewed

Read the first issue of the reimagined Wheelchair Travel Newsletter, and learn about new benefits offered to premium subscribers.
John seated in his wheelchair in front of the Egyptian pyramids.
“I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” — Harun Yahya

Hello everybody!

Welcome to the first edition of the reimagined Wheelchair Travel Newsletter! These e-mails have a new look, but each issue will include the same great content you’ve come to expect.

John seated in front of his power wheelchair in front of the Egyptian pyramids.

This newsletter is now hosted on Substack, a platform designed to support writers while generating new opportunities for engagement with readers. As I embrace this new platform of creation and connection, know that the WheelchairTravel.org website isn’t going anywhere — you can still find loads of accessible travel content there!

A new, more premium newsletter experience

Through Substack, readers like you now have the option to upgrade to a paid subscription — for less than the cost of Netflix, you can unlock a plethora of premium benefits, including:

  • Access to exclusive content not published anywhere else
  • Invitation to a members-only community, Q&A sessions on Zoom and events throughout the year

For a limited time, you also have the option to become a Founding Member, which includes all of those benefits and more — including a one-on-one phone or video chat with yours truly, where I’ll be available to answer your questions and share accessible travel tips!

At the end of the day, offering a paid subscription option comes down to one thing: I need your support to maintain WheelchairTravel.org as a resource to the disability community. If you’d like to show support for my work in the accessible travel space, please consider upgrading to a paid newsletter subscription.


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Back to your regularly scheduled programming

Free subscribers will continue to receive the standard newsletter twice a month. Since I’ve already written a lot pitching the premium newsletter option, I’ll dive right in to the new content and articles featured on the website this month!

As always, I thank you for your continued readership and support of my work to make travel more accessible to us all.

All the best,
John Morris

Permobil power wheelchair with a bent wheel base, missing drive wheel and torn seat back and cushion.

Top 4 Causes of Wheelchair Damage on Flights

Understanding why airlines damage wheelchairs is key to preventing it — these are the top 4 reasons why wheelchairs get damaged on flights.

Read the article

Silver Line metro train at Dulles Airport.

20 U.S. Cities with a Wheelchair Accessible Train from the Airport to Downtown

Cities with a direct rail connection between the airport and downtown stand out in terms of accessibility for wheelchair users.

Read the article

John seated in his wheelchair looking through binoculars at the Chicago skyline.

Updated for 2023: Check out my Accessible Travel Bucket List — Places I want to see and experiences I want to have before I die

Find inspiration for your travel bucket list with these vacation ideas, including some of the best places to visit in the world.

See the complete list

Screenshot of plus size model on TikTok

Plus Size Model Highlights Need for Accessible Airplane Bathrooms in Viral Video

Plus-size model BoBerry shares that wheelchair accessible lavatories are the only place larger travelers can use the bathroom on airplanes — and she takes us inside one on her United Airlines flight.

See why this video is important


Collage of photos from Buenos Aires including city bus, boat, painted opera house dome and clock tower.

In each newsletter moving forward, I’ll highlight a featured destination. A friend of mine is currently visiting Argentina and his photos and messages inspired me to select the capital city of Buenos Aires as the first featured destination of 2023. Check out what’s inside the free Buenos Aires Wheelchair Travel Guide:

…and more! Often called the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires is a stunningly beautiful city that I’m sure you’ll fall in love with. It’s a must-see destination on any tour of South America.


In Case You Missed It

These popular articles appeared in a previous newsletter — if you haven’t taken a look yet, give them a read!

John pictured seated in business class seat by the window on a Delta aircraft.

Flight Review: Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia on the Airbus A350 — 15 hours in Delta’s Business Class Suite

See how a secret accessibility feature makes the Delta One Suite more friendly to disabled travelers than you might think!

Join me for a tour of this sweet seat

Check out these articles too:

That’s all for now, folks! See you next week in the Premium Newsletter, or later this month in the standard issue!

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