MIA helps prepare children with disabilities for travel ahead of the holidays

Ahead of a busy and potentially stressful holiday progress season for plenty of more than local children with disabilities prepared for progress through Miami International Airport s latest Instruction and Readiness tour The airport set up a tour of an airline through its campaign MIA Air to teach the children the ins and outs of expedition so they are ready for takeoff once the date arrives Participants declared they rehearsed the entire air passage process Checking in going through the safety checkpoints and then making our way to the gate which is gate J explained participant Emmanuel After arriving at their designated gate the students boarded a LATAM airplane and took their seats News cameras captured the excited children with all smiles as they waved to the camera Child traveler Lucas Pulido described News that while he was scared at first he eased right into it I was like scared because I m scared of heights but now I m not scared anymore he disclosed For parents like Marcel Pulido he explained it s an opportunity for the children to learn and grow This inclusive experience gives us the feeling that we know now what they re going to experience what it s going to be like for them to come on board and have that first experience before an actual flight he announced Airport administrators hope the project builds children s confidence and reduces their anxiety of walking through an airport and boarding a plane What I hope the kids take away from this is the elation of progress The ecstasy of going through an airport getting on an airplane The excitement that we all feel when we re going to progress someplace new disclosed MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutie Since the project has hosted over children to prepare them and their families for the real world of voyage It s a whole practices of inclusion of saying We welcome you We want you to feel secure and relaxed when you excursion at the airport and as we heard practice makes perfect declared Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava While Wednesday s tour was only a mock voyage day with no actual takeoff it was a huge step that may lead to a real journey When petitioned where he would like to advance to first Lucas explained New York After their mock onboarding the students and parents got off the plane with applause and cheers from the pilot and flight attendants Authorities say that ahead of the holiday season the plan makes traveling less stressful and more accessible for everyone For more information on the campaign click here