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Edinburgh Airport launches support package for passengers with autism

EDINBURGH, Scotland: On World Autism Awareness Day and in what is believed to be the first such project in Scotland, Edinburgh Airport has launched a support package designed to help passengers with autism or other additional support needs on their journey through the airport.

Working closely with Scottish Autism, the airport’s corporate charity partner for 2014, and disability equality group Wideaware, Edinburgh Airport has developed the ‘Travelling with Additional Needs’ toolkit as part of a wider support package to help passengers and their families better cope with the what can be a daunting task of navigating their way through a busy airport.

The toolkit is made up of a series of factsheets, each tailor-made to focus on the different parts of the airport journey which may be particularly stressful, for example checking in and going through security. The factsheets are available to view, download and print from the airport’s website.

The factsheets provide an easy step-by-step airport guide and aim to help passengers prepare for what to expect within an airport. The toolkit will be supported by hands-on initiatives including advance walk-throughs for passengers who may be on the autism spectrum, in a wheelchair, or even someone who may not have been in an airport before.

If passengers feel that they would prefer to discuss their journey in more detail, they can contact the team at Edinburgh Airport who can help familiarise them with the airport and its usual operations.

Text versions of the factsheets are also available for passengers with visual and hearing impairments and work is underway to develop a wider support package for wheelchair users.

The airport is also working with airlines, such as easyJet and British Airways, to help facilitate bespoke courses for people with a fear of flying.

David Wilson, Chief Operating Officer at Edinburgh Airport, said:- “We realise that each passenger is unique and may have different requirements so that’s why we’ve been working hard to understand the complex types of barriers which can stop people from being able to fly.

“We’ve taken on board expert advice so we can remove these barriers and show that travelling through Edinburgh Airport can be an enjoyable experience. Our specially designed toolkit and the wider support package have been specifically designed for those passengers who may need a little bit of help or reassurance before they fly, whether that is information on where to find their check in desk or how to use a self-service machine.

“We firmly believe that everyone who wants to fly can fly and we’re committed to making sure all of our passengers have the best experience possible. We have an amazing team here at Edinburgh Airport and we’ll continue to work to ensure our services are of the highest standard.”

Charlene Tait, Director of Development at Scottish Autism, said: “We know of many people living with autism who, along with their families, are disenfranchised from air travel because they simply cannot cope with the stress and trauma of an airport.

“The busy nature of airports with crowds, queues, security checks and the accompanying noises can be overwhelming for people with autism who often have an adverse reaction to a unique and unpredictable environment which they cannot control.

“This new initiative with Edinburgh Airport is a great starting point in trying to change this situation. The toolkit and other support measures have the potential to really help people with autism and other support needs by making them more aware of what they can expect in an airport environment and help them prepare in advance.”

Maria Zedda, Director at Wideaware, said:- “”At Wideaware we’ve had the opportunity to work with many transport providers but this is the first time we’ve been able to provide advice on the production of disability-friendly factsheets. This is a fantastic initiative from Edinburgh Airport.

“The factsheets will help passengers with a range of impairments and provide crucial information on what to expect when arriving at the airport and using its facilities.

“I am so impressed with this initiative. In a profit-driven world of public transportation that often excludes disabled people, it’s great to see Edinburgh Airport working so hard to ensure all of their passengers have a good experience.”

(Source: The Edinburgh Reporter, April 3, 2014)

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Theatre group joins forces with Autism Cymru...
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Rocking in Wales for Autism Cymru...
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'Not enough people with learning disabilities working in the media'...
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Irish State faces more than 120 legal challenges from families of autistic children...
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BBC documentary claims new UK research has conclusively ruled out a link between the MMR vaccine and autism...
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British children with autism 'targeted by government's anti-social behaviour orders'...
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Researchers reveal many more clues to autism - but still no definite answers...
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Rita Jordan: More funding is needed for Asperger's support services...
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Number of Scottish schoolchildren with autism tops 3,000 for first time...
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Scottish Health Minister urged to investigate rationing of autistic schoolboy's nappies...
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Mother of boy with autism takes her fight against closure of special schools back to British Prime Minister...
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'Our son was forced to learn French, even though he can't speak English properly'...
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Manchester University to test autism communication therapy...
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Autism Cymru calendar reaches parts other calendars cannot reach...
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Autism Cymru announces updated training programme...
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AUTISM CYMRU'S SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE IN CARDIFF - FULL REPORT BY ADAM FEINSTEIN...
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Parents of special-needs children, know your rights...
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Welsh dream comes true with new sensory room...
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Welsh restaurateur pays emotional tribute to autistic grandson of King of Thailand, killed in Boxing Day tsunami...
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Autism Cymru proves 'remarkable success'...
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Bilingual autism booklet to be launched at major asperger syndrome conference...
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Welsh health officials warn of mumps epidemic in Swansea...
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AWARES ONLINE SEMINAR PROVES TREMENDOUS SUCCESS...
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Mental health services in North Wales come under fire...
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WELSH HEALTH MINISTER WELCOMES THE WORLD’S BIGGEST FREE ON-LINE AUTISM CONFERENCE...
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Autism Cymru chief executive 'disappointed' at departure of Jane Hutt as Welsh Health Minister...
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'Parents should tell schools how to teach children with Asperger's,' Autism Cymru conference is told...
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Autism Cymru launches ground-breaking web site as Welsh Health Minister announces pioneering autism strategy...
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'GROUND-BREAKING WORK' OF AUTISM CYMRU AND AWARES SITE RECOGNISED BY WESTMINSTER PARLIAMENT...
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