Air Canada Foundation and Air Canada Celebrate the First Autism Aviation Days Event of the Year in Edmonton

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n Air Canada Foundation and Air Canada Celebrate the First Autism Aviation Days Event of the Year in Edmonton\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n First of a series of events planned in six cities across\n \n Canada\n \n in 2025\n \n\n\n\n Air Canada Foundation and the Air Canada are partnering with Autism Edmonton and the\n \n Edmonton\n \n International Airport for the first time\n \n\n\n\n Air\n \n Canada\n \n has donated seats to\n \n Edmonton\n \n International Airport's new sensory room\n \n\n\n\n\n\n MONTREAL\n \n\n ,\n \n\n April 2, 2025\n \n\n /CNW/ - Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation have partnered with the\n \n Edmonton\n \n International Airport (YEG) and Autism Edmonton to host Autism Aviation Day this coming weekend at YEG. This is the first of a series of planned special Autism Aviation events Air Canada will host across the country in 2025.  This event aims to provide a supportive environment where children on the spectrum can familiarize themselves with elements of air travel involving the entire pre-flight process, helping to ease anxiety and build confidence for future journeys — not only for the children but also for their parents.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Air\n \n Canada\n \n has also donated a row of aircraft seats to\n \n Edmonton\n \n International Airport's new Sensory Room, which was unveiled today and aims to offer respite for neurodivergent passengers, including those with autism, anxiety or other sensory processing challenges.\n \n\n \"Autism Aviation Days are more than just practice runs — they're a gateway to confidence,\" says\n \n Rebecca Smillie-Nedelec\n \n , Director, Community Engagement at Air Canada. \"For many families, the opportunity to practice the airport and flight process in a supportive and flexible environment can make their future air travel dreams a reality. These events have a lasting impact, helping children feel more comfortable and ultimately improving the quality of life for families who may have otherwise avoid flying.\"\n \n\n \"YEG i...

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