"What will it take to better equip the travel industry to serve the autism community?"
We got two answers that stood out above all others.
Non-judgmental, well-informed staff
Our research found that the number one need was non-judgmental, well-informed staff. At our highest level of certification, Autism Double-Checked, staff complete autism training to help them better understand and support autistic travelers.
But no matter which level of ADC certification your travel provider has achieved, you can share your loved one’s unique needs and preferences before you travel. Every certified provider accepts the Autism Passport.
One really great thing about the Autism Passport is that you only need to prepare it once to be able to share it with any certified travel provider. Your airport? Your airline? Your hotel? Your travel advisor? Yes, yes, yes and, yes.
Be specific about your loved one’s unique needs in up to 16 different categories. Two or more travelers on the spectrum? Set up two, three, or even more passports and share them all at the same time.
Best of all, setting up an Autism Passport is a breeze. Just try for yourself by clicking this button:
Information and more information
At Level 2 – Autism Ready and Level 3 – Autism Double-Checked, certified travel providers provide detailed guides to help autistic travelers and their families know what to expect.
Even so, it’s possible that there might be something specific that isn’t covered in a provider’s Guide. Can you get answers to your questions about such things? You can: use the Autism Concierge to ask them.
Once again, it’s a breeze! For Autism Ready and Autism Double-Checked providers, you can access the Autism Concierge directly from their Guide in our Directory of Certified Providers and ask as many questions as you wish.
Go to the directory and take a look by clicking this button: