Navigating Airports with Vision Loss

Tuesday, October 28 - 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Traveling through airports is difficult for most people, but adding in low vision or blindness makes it an even more challenging task. Finding human guide assistance, getting through TSA, and arriving at your gate on time can be quite stressful. So, being timely and prepared is key. Knowing what accessibility offerings exist can help to streamline the process of making your flight on time.

At our next Advanced Orientation and Mobility workshop, we’ll meet with ADA Coordinator Xochitl Rodriguez at Midway International Airport. Ms. Rodriguez shares important information about accessibility features, TSA, and navigation of the airport. Lunch will be provided by Second Sense upon returning to the city.

Itinerary:

8:45 am – arrive at Second Sense (1 N. La Salle St. #3300, Chicago, IL 60602)
9:15 am – depart via Uber/Lyft for Midway International Airport
10:00 am-12:00 pm – accessibility tour
1:00 pm – arrive back at Second Sense
1:30-2:30 pm– lunch at Potbelly’s
Potbelly’s Combo Menu
2:30 pm– schedule rides for pick-up

Special notes:

• A passport or REAL ID is required to participate in this workshop, so please plan accordingly
• Mandi Hetzel will call to register each participant prior to the event to obtain pertinent information to enter the airport
• Lunch is provided by Second Sense from Potbelly’s
  – PLEASE KNOW YOUR ORDER AHEAD OF TIME
• Please do not bring anything with you that would not be allowed through TSA including large liquids, multi-tools, pocket knives, etc
• Lunch is scheduled for 1:30 pm. If you feel you may need snacks prior to lunch, please bring them with you
• Space is limited to 6 participants so please register early

For questions, email Mandi Hetzel.