RNO and ACON Host Air Travel Rehearsal for those with Autism and other Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
RENO, Nev. – Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is set to host the UPLIFT RNO program in concert with Southwest Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration and the Autism Coalition of Nevada. The event is set for May 18 at the RNO.
What: Air travel dress rehearsal for those with Autism and/or other intellectual or developmental disabilities
Where: Reno-Tahoe International, River Room near baggage claim
When: 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18
*Note: RNO's Paws 4 Passengers registered therapy dogs will be on
hand to help keep things pawsitive!
The UpLift RNO program is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families and aviation professionals. It’s also helpful for individuals with other neurodevelopmental disabilities / limited abilities, and is designed to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a child with autism or other disability experience when traveling by air. The program provides families with the opportunity to practice entering the airport, obtain boarding passes, passing trough security, and how to board a plane. It also provides insight as to the sensory aspects of mid-air travel, from take-off to landing.
