The Arc of SC Wings For All Lands at GSP Airport for Special Needs Travelers

The Arc of South Carolina announces that Wings for All is coming back to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) for an event tailored for families with special needs. Wings for All is an innovative program that allows individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to experience boarding a plane so they can become comfortable and familiar with the process. Those with IDD can be very sensitive to external stimuli and unfamiliar situations. The beeping of a metal detector, stress of being surrounded by strangers, and the noise of a plane taking off can be overwhelming, and as a result, many families forgo much-needed travel.

​During a Wings for All event, families are invited to complete the boarding process at a participating airport so that individuals with IDD can experience the sights and sounds in a more controlled environment. By introducing this experience before a person with IDD actually boards a plane to go on a trip, families are more equipped to navigate this potentially overwhelming event. Wings for All is held at local airports thanks to their collaboration with The Arc, participating airlines, TSA agents, flight attendants, and pilots.

The event will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Reserve your seats here.Registration closes on September 3rd.

The Arc of SC is hosting a Wings for All at Greenville-Spartanburg Arkport on September 14t.Photo byArc of South Carolina