Wings for All

The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. Chapters of The Arc, local partners, and airport/airline/TSA personnel work collaboratively to design and carry out each Wings event.

For Individuals and Families

Wings alleviates some of the stress that people with autism and other IDDs and their families experience when traveling by air by providing families with the opportunity to experience and learn about how their loved ones will react to different stimuli in the airport.

For Aviation Professionals

Wings gives airport, airline, TSA professionals, and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact, and deliver their services in a structured learning environment—improving their disability competency and processes for accommodating all passengers who fly.

During a Wings Event:

• Participant Activities
• Check-in to receive boarding passes
• Pass through the TSA security checkpoint
• Wait in the boarding area
• Board an aircraft (that does not take off)
• Hosted in partnership with the Arc of Loudoun

For the first time, we are hosting 2 Wings for All events this fall! 

Wings for All at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Saturday, December 7th, from 7:30 AM – 12 PM

Registration is currently full. However, you can join the waitlist and be notified as seats become available. 

Wings for All at Dulles International Airport – In Partnership with The Arc of Loudoun

Saturday, November 9th from 8:00 AM – 12 PM

Registration is currently full. However, you can join the waitlist and be notified as seats become available.