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Autism Double-Checked and Breeze Airways Help Families Soar with Autism Flies Event at T.F. Green Airport

Autism Double-Checked and Breeze Airways Help Families Soar with Autism Flies Event at T.F. Green Airport

Posted by Jodi Daniels News

Traveling with neurodiverse children often feels like navigating a maze of challenges, but a new initiative from Autism Double-Checked and Breeze Airways is helping families build confidence and ease the anxiety of air travel.

Rhode Island’s T.F. Green Airport held its first-ever Autism Flies event, offering families of children with autism and other neurodiverse conditions the chance to experience the full air travel process — without the stress of an actual flight. From check-in and security to a simulated 15-minute flight, this unique event allowed families to practice and prepare, providing them with tools to ease the stress of future trips.

Marcella Almeida, whose children have Fragile X syndrome, expressed hope for their dream to take a trip to Disney World. “If they can put together events like this, maybe it will open people’s eyes to how hard travel can be for families like mine,” she shared.

With trained flight crews, gate agents, and a supportive environment, the event provided families with practical tools to ease the challenges of air travel — making it just a little bit easier to take that first family vacation or visit loved ones far away. While it doesn’t eliminate all the stress, it’s an important step toward making air travel more inclusive and accessible for the autism community.

To learn more, check out the full article in The Boston Globe that appeared on the front page of the Travel section!

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About Jodi Daniels

Jodi Daniels is the Director of Content and Communications at Autism Double-Checked. As a mother of two, including an adult autistic son, Jodi brings a personal and deeply committed perspective to her work supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. With a professional background in writing and marketing, Jodi is passionate about the transformative power of travel for autistic people. She has seen firsthand how travel has helped her son navigate unpredictability, try new experiences, build confidence, and manage sensory overload. Travel has always been a cornerstone of her family life, whether visiting relatives across the U.S. or exploring new destinations around the globe. Jodi joined Autism Double-Checked to help other families in the autism community experience the many rewards of travel.

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