Autism on the Seas - Options for cruises with special accommodations and/or activities planned for individuals with disabilities or other special needs.
Wings for Autism/Wings for All - Events are held in different cities to allow individuals to experience checking in and boarding a plane.
U.S. Department of Transportation Aviation Consumer Protections - this site lists requirements for airlines regarding individuals with disabilities and the passengers responsibilities, such as giving notice of accommodations that require time to setup.
Travel Maps and Apps
Off We Go: Going on a Plane - this app is available on iPhone or iPad for $3.99 to prepare a child for the experience of plane travel.
TripIt: Travel Planner - this app is available on Apple and Android devices for free to help you organize and access your trip information in one location.
AroundMe is a free app available on Apple and Android devices to locate various places in the area (ex.: restaurants, bank, movie theater).
Aira - this app is available on Apple and Android devices for free to connect to trained individuals to provide access to visual information in your environment.
Tips from a COMS (Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist)
Beginning Skills
Wonderbaby.org * Crawling and Climbing for Blind Babies * Hand Use While Walking * Anticipators for Young Children with Visual Impairments
Plan ahead for emergency events or evacuations (i.e. fire, active shooter, tornado, etc.)
Make sure your students are aware of the emergency plans
Acclimate them to the device, method, and plans.
It needs to be more than just the once a month campus-wide drill
The student needs to know the plan of what to do in various locations throughout their schedule & when they are traveling independently on campus (such as going to the restroom or taking a note to the office).
