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"Wings For Autism" Hosts 21st Travel "Dress Rehearsal" For Children On Autism Spectrum And Families

"When this all started and I was asked if I wanted to volunteer, we were on board. We said of course, let's do it," said Rosemarie Hubbard.

(WBZ Boston)

April 2, 2023

BOSTON — "Wings for Autism" hosted its 21st "dress rehearsal" event at Logan Airport on Saturday afternoon.

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The "dress rehearsal" is an opportunity for children on the autism spectrum and their families to go through the motions of a typical airport visit to help alleviate the stress of flying.

"When this all started and I was asked if I wanted to volunteer, we were on board. We said of course, let's do it," said Rosemarie Hubbard, a Wings for Autism Volunteer whose son is on the spectrum. "He actually participates in the activities, but he also volunteers as well."

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