New YVR Autism Access Sticker Gives Expedited Airport Processing

YVR and Canucks Autism Network develop new travel tool for individuals living with
autism
Richmond, B.C. (November 14, 2016): Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is
the first airport in Canada to implement a program that provides an expedited
airport process for families and individuals living with autism. The new YVR Autism
Access Sticker was developed as part of the I CAN Fly program, a collaboration
between YVR and the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) that provides air travel
resources to support individuals and families living with autism.
One of our top priorities is providing an accessible airport for everyone, and it is
through collaboration with partners like the Canucks Autism Network that we are
able to identify new opportunities to make our airport as accessible as possible,
said Craig Richmond, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. The launch of
the YVR Autism Access Sticker brings us another step towards to our goal of
removing barriers to air travel and creating a positive airport experience for
everyone.
The YVR Autism Access Sticker is a self-identification tool for individuals living with
autism that can be placed on boarding passes. The sticker ensures an expedited
airport process through screening and customs, and better communicates the
specific needs of passengers to airport employees.
We are thrilled to be a part of this important initiative that will help families living
with autism navigate the often overwhelming airport experience, said Katy
Harandi, President & CEO, Canucks Autism Network. Our partnership with
Vancouver International Airport allows families to become familiarized and
desensitized to the whole travel process. The I CAN Fly program has opened up a
world of possibilities for families living with autism and we are so grateful to YVR for
making it happen.
The launch of the YVR Autism Access Sticker coincides with the third annual YVR
Accessibility Tour. The tour, which is hosted by YVR in partnership with Canucks
Autism Network, Air Transat and Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
provides over one hundred individuals and families living with autism the
opportunity to experience the air travel process step-by-step to help decrease
anxiety while travelling and experience flying in a positive way.
The partnership with the Canucks Autism Network is part of YVRs community
investment program, that in 2016 will contribute $1 million back into the community

through donations and sponsorships in three focus areas; Accessibility, Community

and Environment.
About Vancouver Airport Authority
Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that
manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada's second busiest airport,
YVR served more than 20.3 million passengers in 2015. Fifty-four airlines serve YVR,
connecting people and businesses to more than 120 non-stop destinations
worldwide. In 2016, YVR received CAPA Centre for Aviations prestigious Airport of
the Year Award and was voted Best Airport in North America for the seventh
consecutive year in the Skytrax World Airport Awards. Vancouver Airport Authority is
a dedicated community partner and in 2015 donated more than $900,000 to local
organizations. We are committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be
proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community
contributor. For more information, please visit www.yvr.ca.
For further information:
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