Join 
us for the Wings for Autism Workshop-Conference!
The Wings for Autism Workshop-Conference will be held at Boston Logan International Airport on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, 2012.
The
Wings for Autism program is designed specifically for families with autistic children to help ease the stress of flying. By participating in a "dress rehearsal" at the airport, families can practice entering the airport, getting boarding passes, checking bags, being screened at the TSA security checkpoint, and boarding an aircraft.
What the Workshop Offers
Geared towards the transportation/aviation industry, the workshop will provide practical training and information needed to establish a similar program at your airport or transportation facility in addition to offering an overview of autism awareness training.
The workshop will include presentations on Autism Spectrum Disorders from those working in the field at
The Charles River Center as well as guest speakers from Massport, the
TSA, and
JetBlue Airways. We will also hear from parents who have participated in the Wings for Autism program.
Download the
Workshop Agenda and
Speaker Biographies (pdf format).
To register, download the WFA Registration Form (pdf). For additional information, please e-mail
WingsforAutism@massport.com.
For hotel reservations, please call Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport at (617) 567-5000. To receive a special group rate for this event, use the code WFA.
AGENDA
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Day 1
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May 18, 2012
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10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
EMBASSY SUITES BOSTON AT LOGAN AIRPORT |
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Check-In/Registration/Breakfast
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10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Welcome/Introduction
Ed Freni, Director of Aviation
Massachusetts Port Authority
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10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Greeting/Video
John Grugan, President
The Charles River Center
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10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
Implementing Wings for Autism at your Airport
Brad Martin, Deputy Director, Aviation Customer Service
Massachusetts Port Authority
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11:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
Autism 101 for Airport Personnel and Support Center Involvement
Jennifer Robtoy, Director of Autism Support Services
The Charles River Center
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12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Buffet Lunch
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1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
An Airline’s Perspective - How JetBlue Helps
Ray Fallon, BOS Operations Manager
JetBlue Airways
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1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Government-TSA Involvement
George N. Naccara, Federal Security Director
TSA-Homeland Security
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2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Emergency Responder Autism Awareness
Captain William A. Cannata Jr.
Westwood Fire Department
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Wings for Autism - Family Point of View:
- Wendy Agudelo - Why is the program important to families of children with Autism?
- Susie Littlejohn - Traveling Experience, Origin of the program
- Nancy Goyette - A Wings for Autism Experience
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3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Questions and Follow up
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Day 2
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
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9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL E
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Observation of Wings for Autism Pre-rehearsal Family Event: Attendees will have the opportunity to observe the entire Wings for Autism "dress rehearsal" interactive airport navigation process.
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