enter name(s) of presenter(s),
their organization(s) and the
date of the orientation
Wings for Autism was created by Charles River Center, an affiliated chapter of
The Arc, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Port Authority. For additional
information about bringing Wings to an airport near you, please email
[email protected]
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Families are so grateful for your interest and
support in helping them have the same travel
experience as everyone else
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This Wings for Autism event was “sold out” in
only 1 ½ weeks
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The Arc is delighted to have formed such a
important partnership with you
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33 families are expected at the event
including people with autism and other
intellectual/developmental
disabilities, their parents, siblings
and other relatives
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52% have flown in the past
38% have a future trip scheduled
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6 people will be using some type of
stroller, wheelchair or other medical
equipment
6 people have allergies (nuts, dairy,
eggs, blueberries and gluten)
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Of families that previously
traveled by air:
 18% had few problems
 27% had some problems
 45% had many problems
 9%
had no problems
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Of families that have not traveled
by air:
 100% anticipated problems
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Families that previously traveled
by air reported these challenges:
 27% being in a confined space
 27% noise and vibrations on the
aircraft
 18% other
 9%
waiting in line or at the
terminal
 9%
participating in an
unfamiliar experience
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What questions do you have about the:
 Video
 Upcoming Wings for Autism event
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What experience or advice would you like to
share with your colleagues?
As you already know:
 Every person with a disability is different
 Companions are the experts
 Some people may need more time
 Aviation professionals should interact with individuals
on spectrum as they would with anyone else
If you have the chance to speak with an aviation
professional please:
 Reassure them if things don’t go as planned
 Thank them for their interest and support
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Thank you doing your best to give
participants, their families and aviation
professionals the opportunity to interact with
each other
Remember, you won’t be there the next time
they see each other again
Thank you for your extraordinary partnership –
we could not have held this event without you