US EditionCCIU celebrates World Autism Day
- Bradley International Airport is the first airport in the United States to be Autism Double-Checked certified, announced by the Connecticut Airport Authority on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2025.
- The certification indicates the airport provides the highest level of accommodations for travelers on the autism spectrum.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for renewed commitment to create an inclusive world for people with autism in his message for World Autism Awareness Day.
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Bradley International Airport announces major update for certain passengers
A Connecticut airport became the first in the nation to receive the highest level of certification in attending to people diagnosed with autism. On Wednesday, April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced that Bradley International Airport (BDL) is now the first airport in the United States to be Autism Double-Checked certified.
The World Autism Awareness Day highlights autism spectrum disorders. Recognized and accompanied by children, these disorders are often a source of isolation among adults. Mutual Assistance Groups (MSGs) exist for this audience and enable them to create and maintain an essential social bond.
CCIU celebrates World Autism Day
DOWNINGTOWN — On April 2, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) proudly hosted a countywide celebration for World Autism Awareness Day, highlighting the strengths, talents, and contributions of students with autism while fostering awareness across local schools and communities. The event placed a spotlight on students with autism, dedicated staff members, and classrooms throughout Chester County. Through a series of engaging activities and…
Chester County Schools Lead the Charge for Autism Awareness with Peer Support Initiative
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) marked World Autism Awareness Day with a large-scale countywide celebration, emphasizing the achievements and contributions of students with autism while promoting awareness across local schools. This event underscored the collective commitment of educators, families, and organizations to create more inclusive communities for students with autism. One of the highlights of the event wa…
What Inclusion Means to Me
For some people, inclusivity is just a buzzword. For my family, it means so much more. My younger brother Patrick was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. I was five at the time and didn’t realize that Patrick would eventually have relationships that would look different than mine. As we got older, I started making friends, but Patrick’s limited verbal nature made forming deep relationships with peers very difficult. At first, it was hard…
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