When traveling, people with Autism face a unique series of challenges and obstacles that other disabled travelers may not need to consider. When developing travel products and programs, businesses and destinations should be mindful of the unique needs of autistic travelers to ensure accessibility for all.
Verywell Health recently published an article which provides a thorough guideline for families preparing to travel with their autistic children, or for autistic adults planning to travel independently. The resource is equally valuable for businesses within the travel industry, as they begin thinking about how to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for disabled visitors.
Travel training is an important step in preparing to travel with autism, or with autistic children. One popular way this familiarization can be achieved is through social stories, which are used by an increasing number of businesses – including Alaska Airlines – to help travelers with autism better understand what they’ll face while traveling.
To learn more about how autistic travelers prepare to travel, and how your business or destination can better meet their accessibility needs, read the full article that appeared in Verywell Health.
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