Wheelchair Travel - Wheelchair Accessible Travel Blog by John Morris

Cable car en route to a tall mountain above dense tree cover, with the ocean in the background.

Cable cars have existed for more than 100 years, and these 5 are wheelchair accessible and offer some of the world's most incredible aerial views!

Skyline of the city of Rome's ancient quarter, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

PPoints & Miles

How I Booked A Last-Minute Trip to Rome with Points & Miles

byJohn Morris

I booked a trip to Rome with less than 24 hours notice. Airline miles and hotel points reduced the financial burden of unexpected last-minute travel.

John seated in his power wheelchair shaking hands with Pope Francis, who is seated in a manual wheelchair.

TTourist Activities

I Met Pope Francis in Rome — Here’s How You Can Too

byJohn Morris

Disabled visitors to the Pope's Wednesday General Audience in Vatican City have a unique opportunity to meet Pope Francis.

RReader Mailbag

Mailbag: Clear Space Under Hotel Room Beds for Hoyer Lifts

byJohn Morris

Hotels with platform beds prevent many disabled guests from using a Hoyer lift to transfer safely into bed. Here's what can be done.

Miniature golf course with a ferris wheel in the background.

TTourist Activities

Wheelchair Accessible Mini Golf Course at St. Louis Union Station

byJohn Morris

St. Louis Union Station Mini Golf offers 18 holes of wheelchair-friendly miniature golf, with barrier-free entry and accessible golf clubs.

TTransportation

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

byJohn Morris

The number of incidents involving wheelchair users stuck on the train tracks is shocking — here's why it happens and how to cross safely.

Airport wheelchairs abandoned in a hallway.

AAir Travel

The “No Man’s Land” for Airport Disability Assistance

byJohn Morris

What is the scope of airport wheelchair assistance? Where does it begin and end? We examine the regulatory requirements to find the answer.

Enclosed business class seats on a dual aisle aircraft.

AAir Travel

Review: Qatar Airways QSuites Business Class (Doha to Washington)

byJohn Morris

Qatar Airways QSuite has been called the world's best business class seat, but is it wheelchair accessible? Read this disabled traveler's review.

MMuseums & Art Galleries

Inclusive Arts: Museum Dedicated to Showcasing Work of Disabled Artists

byJohn Morris

The Trinkhall Museum in Liège, Belgium maintains a collection of 4,000 works by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

John seated in his wheelchair in front of the Colosseum.

UUNESCO World Heritage Sites

Wheelchair Accessibility at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

byJohn Morris

Guide to the wheelchair accessible Colosseum in Rome, with information on Colosseum tickets for the disabled, elevators, accessible toilets and more.

Ranking the Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2022 for Wheelchair Users

5 Wheelchair Accessible Cable Cars for Your Bucket List

How I Booked A Last-Minute Trip to Rome with Points & Miles

I Met Pope Francis in Rome — Here’s How You Can Too

Mailbag: Clear Space Under Hotel Room Beds for Hoyer Lifts

Wheelchair Accessible Mini Golf Course at St. Louis Union Station

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

The “No Man’s Land” for Airport Disability Assistance

Review: Qatar Airways QSuites Business Class (Doha to Washington)

Inclusive Arts: Museum Dedicated to Showcasing Work of Disabled Artists

Wheelchair Accessibility at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Providence, Rhode Island Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

San Francisco, California Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

Shanghai, China Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

Free Powered Beach Wheelchairs in Miami Beach, Florida

Exploring Beijing’s Forbidden City in a wheelchair

Lessons for Destinations and Travel Providers from the 2020 Accessible Travel Study

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Accessible Travel Questions

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