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The Sensory Flight Initiative
Every mind deserves the freedom to explore the world.
Making air travel more accessible for people with sensory, cognitive, developmental, and invisible disabilities.
Accessibility shouldn’t end when the airplane door closes.
A more accessible world is a brighter world for everyone. ♡
ACCESSReducing barriers
ADVOCACYCreating change
EDUCATIONBuilding awareness
RESEARCHTurning lived experience into real solutions
Why this matters
Meet Vinny
Vinny loves being out in the world. He’s kind, funny, and always up for a good adventure. He’s also the reason Every Mind in Flight exists.
Our family’s experience while traveling opened our eyes to how many barriers still exist for travelers with sensory, cognitive, developmental, and invisible disabilities.
Every Mind in Flight, Inc. is a New Hampshire nonprofit corporation and a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.
From Vinny’s mom
Vinny is legally my stepson, but in my heart, he is my son. I chose to be his mom—and loving him has changed the way I see the world.
Every Mind in Flight began with one family’s experience, but it belongs to every traveler and caregiver who has ever wondered whether the journey would be too hard, too unpredictable, or simply not built with them in mind.
We believe families should not have to choose between staying home and enduring a travel experience that overlooks their needs.
Our mission
Real experiences. Brighter travel for all.
Every Mind in Flight exists to make air travel more accessible for people with sensory, cognitive, developmental, and invisible disabilities. Through advocacy, education, traveler support, research, and collaboration with the aviation and disability communities, we work to reduce barriers, increase predictability, and help more people experience the freedom to travel.
Improve the journey
Advocate for practical changes before, during, and after a flight.
Build understanding
Help aviation teams better recognize and support needs that may not be visible.
Traveler resources
Help for planning and navigating air travel
Start here for reliable programs and support. Always confirm current requirements directly with the organization, airport, or airline before you travel.
TSA support
Request assistance through TSA Cares and learn about Passenger Support Specialists.
Visit TSA Cares →Practice flying
Explore airport rehearsal programs such as Wings for Autism / Wings for All.
Explore practice programs →Invisible disabilities
Learn how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower can discreetly signal that someone may need extra time or support.
Learn about the Sunflower →Your air-travel rights
Review disability protections and complaint information from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Review DOT guidance →Airline support
Contact your airline before travel and ask for its Complaint Resolution Official when disability-related help is needed.
Understand the complaint process →Service animals
Check federal guidance and your airline’s current forms, timelines, and policies.
Review service-animal guidance →Get involved
Help create brighter horizons
Every voice, connection, and shared experience can move this work forward.
Share the initiative
Help travelers, caregivers, disability advocates, and aviation professionals find this work.
Collaborate
Airports, airlines, disability organizations, researchers, and community partners are invited to connect.
Contribute your perspective
Share lived experience or professional insight that can help identify barriers and practical solutions.
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Let’s connect
The world is brighter when everyone is in it.
Questions, ideas, stories, and partnership inquiries are welcome.
Every Mind in Flight
The Sensory Flight Initiative
Email: info@everymindinflight.org
Phone: 603-486-0314