Every Mind in Flight Resource Library
Air Travel Accessibility Resources
You shouldn’t have to figure out accessible air travel alone. Whether you’re preparing for your first flight, navigating airport security, looking for a way to practice flying, trying to understand your rights, or figuring out what to do when something goes wrong, these resources can help. Every Mind in Flight will continue expanding this library as we learn from travelers, families, disability organizations and aviation partners.
Flying Soon?
- Contact your airline about your accessibility needs before travel.
- Review accessibility information for both your departure and arrival airports.
- Consider contacting TSA Cares before your trip.
Free Flight Ready Toolkit
Plan with more predictability. Travel with more options.
The Every Mind in Flight Flight Ready Toolkit is a free printable planning workbook created for disabled and neurodivergent travelers, families, caregivers, and support people.
Use it to think through sensory and accessibility needs, prepare for travel day, communicate what helps, plan for unexpected changes, and learn from each trip.
The toolkit includes:
- Before You Book planning
- Know Before You Go checklist
- My Sensory & Accessibility Travel Plan
- My Travel Needs Card
- Sensory & Support Packing Checklist
- My Flight Day Plan
- If I Become Overwhelmed plan
- Plan B for travel disruptions
- After the Flight debrief
Download the Free Toolkit (opens in a new tab)
No email required. Free for personal and educational use.
Featured Free Resource
My Travel Needs Wallet Card
A simple communication tool for moments when explaining what you need may be difficult.
The Every Mind in Flight My Travel Needs Wallet Card gives travelers an optional way to communicate sensory and accessibility needs to airport and airline staff.
The card includes:
- Things That Help Me
- Please Avoid If Possible
- If I Become Overwhelmed
- Space to identify individual needs
It is designed for disabled and neurodivergent travelers who may need extra processing time, clear communication, reduced sensory input, additional time or space, or other accessibility support.
Using the card is completely optional. Travelers decide what information they want to share.
Download the Free Wallet Card (opens in a new tab)
Print at 100% / Actual Size. Cut along the outer guide and fold at the center.
No email required. Free for personal and educational use.
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TSA & Security
TSA Cares & Passenger Support Specialists
TSA Cares assists travelers with disabilities and medical conditions with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect. Passenger Support Specialists can provide assistance at the security checkpoint.
TSA recommends requesting assistance at least 72 hours before travel.
TSA Cares: 1-855-787-2227
Practice Before You Fly
The Arc’s Wings for Autism® / Wings for All®
Participants can rehearse key parts of air travel, including check-in, TSA screening, waiting at the gate and boarding an aircraft that remains on the ground.
Sensory & Neurodivergent Travel
Autism Double-Checked
Travel guides and autism-readiness resources designed to help autistic travelers and families prepare for airline and airport experiences.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
A voluntary way for a person with a non-visible disability to indicate that they may need additional time, understanding or assistance.
Know Your Rights
Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s guide summarizes 10 fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities under the Air Carrier Access Act.
Service Animals & Air Travel
Review the current U.S. Department of Transportation information about service animals and air travel. Policies and required forms can change, so confirm current requirements before your trip.
Every Mind in Flight supports improving sensory predictability without creating barriers for travelers who rely on legally protected service animals.
When Something Goes Wrong
- For an immediate disability-related airline issue, ask to speak with the airline’s Complaint Resolution Official (CRO).
- Contact the DOT Disability Hotline: 1-800-778-4838.
- File an official DOT air-travel complaint .
We’re Building More
Resources created with travelers, not just for travelers.
Flight Ready Checklist
My Travel Needs Card
Visual Flight Day Plan
Sensory Packing Checklist
Accommodation Request Guide
If I Become Overwhelmed Plan
Caregiver & Support-Person Checklist
After the Flight Debrief
Have a resource that’s helped you travel? We want to know about it.
Email info@everymindinflight.orgResource Disclaimer
Every Mind in Flight is an independent accessibility initiative and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the airlines, airports, government agencies or organizations linked on this page. Resources are provided for general informational purposes and may change. Travelers should verify current policies, requirements, schedules and accommodations directly with the appropriate airline, airport, government agency or organization before travel.
Last reviewed: September 2026