(PORT OF SEATTLE) – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) today introduced unique customer amenities to better serve the airport’s diverse community of travelers. Marking World Autism Awareness Day, the airport unveiled a new Sensory Room, designed to reduce the stress of travel for those with neurological or developmental disabilities. The airport also unveiled the Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room. The two rooms were each designed with intentional, special purposes and deep stakeholder engagement to ensure the airport is a welcoming and inclusive place for all.
The Sensory Room is a quiet area for travelers with neurological or developmental disabilities such as sensory processing disorders or autism spectrum disorders. This space is a calming environment for those who may feel overwhelmed and overstimulated or need respite from the multitude of sights and sounds of the airport. The Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room welcomes all faiths and beliefs as an inclusive and peaceful place for meditation, worship, and reflection.
“We know there are times when travel can be challenging for people. They may have kids who need quiet time, need a peaceful place for their religious practices, or just want somewhere to go for respite,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner Stephanie Bowman. “We set an ambitious goal to be the most accessible airport in North America because it matters to us that SEA meets the needs of the people we serve. These rooms play an important role in helping us be the airport we want to be.”
