09/16/2026
A woman I know has a son with autism with signifcant sensory needs. Yesterday, she was supposed to fly to Tampa with her son Vinny, who has autism and significant sensory needs. They had prepared so much for the trip, and Vinny did amazing getting through the airport, boarding the plane, and getting settled. Unfortunately, an unexpected sensory trigger onboard became too overwhelming, and they ultimately made the difficult decision to get off the plane. Sometimes one thing in the environment can completely change the experience, and families end up adapting their lives around barriers most people never have to think about.
Cheryl has taken that experience and turned it into something bigger: Every Mind in Flight — The Sensory Flight Initiative, with the goal of starting a conversation around more sensory-accessible options for air travel.
If you know anyone with autism, sensory-processing challenges, PTSD, an invisible disability, or a family member/caregiver who has experienced challenges with air travel, please send them Cheryl’s survey. Even if this doesn’t personally apply to you, sharing it with your network can help get it in front of the people whose experiences need to be part of the conversation.
👉 Every Mind in Flight Survey:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://form.jotform.com/262576740562059?utm_source=chatgpt.com__;!!JJ-tOIoKdBzLSfV5jA!pQnUI44T5ku4qMriqI3t2mPCPoMdWhvNkk8LbsyTHZVBze-7zzscv_aQ9fp4rkAqoA9FcRZWCDwJcqUh0j0nCg$
We always talk about the power of our network — this is one of those times we can actually use it.
Every Mind in Flight
Accessibility shouldn't end when the airplane door closes.
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