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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter
November 30, 2020
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"Do what you can, with what you've got, where you are."
— Squire Bill Widener
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Hello!
This is the only email that you'll receive on this "Cyber Monday" that isn't attempting to sell something!
My last email was sent about one month ago, on the day of my first trip during the coronavirus pandemic. That trip went well and I was able to visit Las Vegas (twice) and Salt Lake City without contracting the coronavirus. What a relief! Here's my first photo from the trip, masked-up on the airplane:
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Speaking of flying... I was engaged in a battle with American Airlines last month over a discriminatory policy that banned many power wheelchairs. I am pleased to report that our advocacy was successful — the policy has been reversed — thanks to your support. Our community can do great things together!
I've shared the two most recent articles in the airline saga below, as well as links to new articles that I hope you will read & share with your friends on social media. As always, I welcome your feedback and comments.
Warm regards,
— John Morris
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VICTORY: American Airlines Reverses Wheelchair Weight Limit After Media Lashing - Here's the Updated Policy |
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After NPR, The Dallas Morning News, Forbes, Fox News and other media outlets picked up the story, American Airlines had nowhere to turn.
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CHOP SHOP: Before the Weight Limit Was Rescinded, American Airlines Removed My Wheelchair's Batteries |
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Going against the advice of expert repair technicians, the airline removed the chair's batteries and ultimately failed to put it back together properly.
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Gezelligheid: The Untranslatable Dutch Word That Perfectly Describes My Trip to Las Vegas |
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You've probably never heard of this word, but you'll want to add it to your vocabularly!
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Salt Lake City Marriott - It's Hard to Beat the Accessibility of This Hotel in Downtown SLC |
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Right in the city center, this wheelchair accessible hotel hits the nail on the head.
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READ THE REPORT: 2020 Accessible Travel Study |
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The 2020 Accessible Travel report provides businesses and destinations with an opportunity to reimagine inclusive travel for the post-pandemic world.
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Travel During the Pandemic: How I Protected My Family After Returning Home |
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By leaving my family's safety bubble to travel, I was taking a chance and risking possible infection. That risk needed to be mine alone.
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TRAVEL IDEA: Tour Old Quebec City, A UNESCO World Heritage Site Just Across the Border |
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Quebec City's historic quarter is gorgeous and will be easy to reach from America once a vaccine is available and borders reopen.
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Nashville, Tennessee |
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Music City is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry and loads of bars with live tunes.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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At the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, you’ll find the City of Bridges.
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Guest Post: My Accessible Adventure on Bora Bora |
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A vibrant city undergoing constant redevelopment, Dallas is becoming a favorite for wheelchair travelers.
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Video: New World Records for Fastest Wheelchair & Fastest Garbage Bin |
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Founded in 1680, this city’s Historic Quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, complete with a fortification wall and lighthouse.
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Do you have a travel story to share?
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I want to feature as many perspectives as possible on the website, and I would be honored if you would share one of your favorite travel stories in a guest blog post.
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