For Immediate Release
April 10, 2023
Contact:
Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson Partners with The Arc Georgia to host Wings for All
Special event serves as air travel rehearsal for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
POST-SECURITY EVENT – MEDIA PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in partnership with The Arc Georgia and Delta Air Lines will host Wings for All on April 11. This unique program provides a flying rehearsal for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) such as autism or Down syndrome. Participants will practice preparing for air travel by packing their bags, traveling to the airport, passing through security, and boarding a plane – many for the first time.
Founded by The Arc in 2014, Wings for All has held more than 180 events to make air travel more accessible. The goal is to alleviate the stress and unfamiliarity of air travel for individuals and families, and educate TSA, airport, and airline personnel on ways they can support travelers of all ages with IDD.
WHO: Jan Lennon, Deputy General Manager of Operations, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Joe Miller, Vice President of Airport Operations, Delta Air Lines
Shannon Mattox, State Director, The Arc Georgia
WHAT: Wings for All Event
WHEN: Tuesday, April 11
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. International Terminal
2600 Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Blvd.
Delta Group Room – Concourse E
Atlanta, GA 30354
NOTE TO MEDIA: This event is post-security, attending media must RSVP with full name and
date of birth of each attending member to media@atl.com by noon Monday, April 10.
MEDIA PARKING: The international media parking lot is located on the departures level just
beyond the international departures level entrances.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
