FALL 2019 The Arcticulate Wings for All® is an airport rehearsal Tail Therapy dogs, Champ and Tux program designed specifically for greeted everyone before and after individuals with autism or other deboarding the plane, which proved intellectual disabilities. Families are very popular! The volunteers were given the opportunity to practice all fabulous and went above and beyond steps involved in air travel including: helping with all aspects of the event! entering the airport, obtaining a The captain and crew even taxied boarding card, going through TSA the runaway, which was an added security, and boarding a real plane bonus that everyone indicated was a (that does not take off.) amazing experience to feel the actual This program is in keeping with the movement and vibrations of the plane. interest from individuals and families, mission of The Arc of Northeastern A reception followed with a host of we plan to make it an annual event! Pennsylvania to promote and support valuable information and take home If you are interested in being involved the full inclusion and participation gifts for all families and a chance for contact
[email protected] of those with intellectual and them to mingle with other families developmental disabilities in their and volunteers. There were many community. Many families are smiling faces as our photographs and apprehensive to try air travel with news coverage showed! their loved ones and this affords them Due to the success of our event, an opportunity to “practice” with feedback indicates many families feel the hopes of being able to fly in the more comfortable and are willing to future for vacations and to spend take the next step and book a flight! quality time with family and friends.