Wings for All

Save the Date: Wings for All Returns This Fall!

We’re excited to announce that Wings for All is returning to Reagan National Airport on Saturday, October 11th!

A huge thank you to our partners—the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines, TSA, and many other airport services—for making this event possible.

Registration opens at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 10th. Spots are limited, and seats on the plane typically fill quickly- so be sure to register early!

Follow us on social media for reminders and updates as we near registration and the event.

What is Wings for All?

Wings for All 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.

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.

What to Expect at Wings for All

During this special event, participants will have the chance to:

• Check in and receive their boarding passes
• Go through TSA security with support from airport staff
• Wait at the gate in the boarding area
• Board a real aircraft (the plane won’t take off, but will taxi on the runway)
• Enjoy a catered lunch provided by our airport partners

View the photo gallery from last year’s event here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUwTL

Wings for All is a partnership between The Arc of Northern Virginia, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the Transportation Security Administration, and United Airlines.

For more information or if you have questions about Wings for All, email Ashley Schalick at Ashley.Schalick@thearcofnova.org or call 703-208-1119.