Work With Me

Interested in working with me to make your destination or business inclusive of people with disabilities?

Maybe you’re a long-time WheelchairTravel.org reader or maybe you’ve stumbled upon my page while searching for an accessible travel expert to collaborate with.

Either way, here’s a bit more about me, my background, what sets WheelchairTravel.org apart from every other travel blog, and most importantly, how I can help you reach a highly engaged audience of disabled travelers in the United States and around the globe.

Two wheelchair users sitting in front of a garden.

Hello! I’m John Morris

In 2012, I had a car accident that left me a triple amputee and wheelchair user. I faced a long recovery, but in 2014 took my first trip as a wheelchair user. In the years since, I have flown more than a million miles and traveled to more than 50 countries around the world. In January 2024, New Mobility Magazine named me their 2023 Person of the Year in recognition of my work in the accessible travel space.

I am a content creator and consultant who is results-driven — my goal, above all else, is to connect disabled people with the information and resources needed to open their world. I accomplish that through hundreds of engagements with destinations, hotels, airlines and other travel providers — businesses that use my expertise to gain their share of the accessible travel market segment.

I hold a Master’s degree in history from Florida State University and an MBA from the University of Florida. My broad experience, education, and skillset can be a tremendous asset to your project or team, and I look forward to working with you!

John seated next to a group of disabled travelers at a lookout point above a coastal beach.

The WheelchairTravel.org Audience

WheelchairTravel.org exposes destinations and travel providers to the largely untapped disability travel marketplace. More than one million readers visit the site each year, with approximately 90% of readers identifying as having some form of disability and 68% using a wheelchair at least some of the time. 72% of readers live in the United States, 54% are women and 61% are between the ages of 25 and 54. 71% travel two or more times per year for vacation or leisure, and 87% travel with companions.

Readers of this site are typically eager to explore destinations near and far, with another trip in mind or on the horizon. They love unique experiences, want to check items off their bucket list, and view travel as a worthy use of their disposable income.

John listening to a tour guide in Germany.

How We Can Work Together

Here are a few ways that I can bring value to your organization:

Accessibility consulting, workshops, training and assessments

Adding accessibility to your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives is key — allow me to leverage my nearly 10 years of experience in the accessible travel industry to help your organization create a welcoming and inclusive environment for employees and travelers with disabilities.

Press trips and sponsored blog content (reviews, travel guides, itineraries)

WheelchairTravel.org is home to the largest digital library of accessible travel information. Bring me as a guest to experience your destination, hotel, museum, restaurant or business — I’ll build content that will help you reach tens of thousands of potential customers.

Ongoing brand ambassadorships

I am eager to develop long-term relationships and lend my trusted endorsement to destinations, products and services that I love and that can bring value to the disability community.

Advertising on WheelchairTravel.org

There is no better place to target disabled travelers than on WheelchairTravel.org, the place where disabled people come for inspiration and to discover accessible travel opportunities. Favorable audience demographics deliver an above average ROI on marketing investment.

My newsletter, sent twice a month to more than 25,000 readers, is among the top 10 travel publications on Substack (leaderboard). Add your sponsored message or advertisement to the newsletter and you’ll reach large numbers of highly engaged disabled travelers.

Keynote addresses and speaking engagements

I love to spread the message of accessible travel and the opportunities it creates for businesses and disabled people. To book me for your next conference or event, please complete my speaking request form.

John with two other wheelchair users in front of the Melbourne, Australia skyline.

Let’s connect!

If you’re interested in discussing your destination or project, send me an email at john@wheelchairtravel.org and I will reply as soon as possible.

Readers with personal questions should refer to my Frequently Asked Questions and Accessible Destination Guides. If you’d like to sign-up for a one-on-one chat with me, you can do so by subscribing to the Founding Member plan of the Wheelchair Travel Newsletter.