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Wings for All: Flying with Heart-A Conversation with United Captain Tait Wasser | UnifiedatWorkS6 Pt5 | Ep.789
In this heartwarming episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, host Daniel Smrokowski is joined by United Airlines Captain Tait Wasser to reflect on the powerful impact of The Arc’s Wings for All event held on August 16, 2025, at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
Captain Tait shares what it was like to participate in this inclusive airport rehearsal program designed for individuals with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. From behind-the-scenes moments to one young passenger’s transformative journey from fear to flying — this episode showcases how partnerships like United’s Bridge Disability Business Resource Group are helping make air travel more inclusive.
Together, we dive into what inclusion means in the skies, the training and empathy required to support all travelers, and how we can all play a role in making the world more accessible.
🛫 You’ll hear:
What Wings for All is and why it matters
How Captain Tait learned to better support travelers with IDD
Favorite memories and emotional moments from the ORD event
Why inclusion in air travel — and beyond — is everyone’s responsibility
💡 Be inspired. Take action. Make inclusion real.
🎧Follow and Listen to the Special Chronicles Podcast on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts: https://SpecialChronicles.com/POD
📺LIke watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD01BA706651153C3&si=1LdygYBIuMJbTBkX to see full episodes on YouTube.
Learn more about The Arc's Wings for All event: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/
Watch on Instagram Daniel's Instagram Reel highlight video from our ORD Wings for All event: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNbzSbVttCC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXB1aml0eXc4aGgweQ==
😀Support This Podcast: https://SpecialChronicles.com/Donate
➕Join SpecialChronicles+PLUS! Go to: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for our Premium Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast chats, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
🛒Visit our Merch Shop: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
📧Send us an Email: https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT
📱Get Social with us: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SOCIALS
📧Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://SpecialChronicles.com/NEWSLETTER
🎤Speaking Engagements with Daniel: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SPEAKING
💡ComEd EnergyForce Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED
✈️United Bridge BRG Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED
🎙️Podcast Hosting by Podbean: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN
📡Recording Studio by StreamYard: https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD
Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission: https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee
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About the Podcast Host:
Daniel Smrokowski is a columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes in over 15 years. In recognition of these accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/DanielSmrokowski
The post Wings for All: Flying with Heart-A Conversation with United Captain Tait Wasser | UnifiedatWorkS6 Pt5 | Ep.789 first appeared on Special Chronicles.
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In this heartwarming episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, host Daniel Smrokowski is joined by United Airlines Captain Tait Wasser to reflect on the powerful impact of The Arc’s Wings for All event held on August 16, 2025, at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
Captain Tait shares what it was like to participate in this inclusive airport rehearsal program designed for individuals with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. From behind-the-scenes moments to one young passenger’s transformative journey from fear to flying — this episode showcases how partnerships like United’s Bridge Disability Business Resource Group are helping make air travel more inclusive.
Together, we dive into what inclusion means in the skies, the training and empathy required to support all travelers, and how we can all play a role in making the world more accessible.
🛫 You’ll hear:
What Wings for All is and why it matters
How Captain Tait learned to better support travelers with IDD
Favorite memories and emotional moments from the ORD event
Why inclusion in air travel — and beyond — is everyone’s responsibility
💡 Be inspired. Take action. Make inclusion real.
🎧Follow and Listen to the Special Chronicles Podcast on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts: https://SpecialChronicles.com/POD
📺LIke watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD01BA706651153C3&si=1LdygYBIuMJbTBkX to see full episodes on YouTube.
Learn more about The Arc's Wings for All event: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/
Watch on Instagram Daniel's Instagram Reel highlight video from our ORD Wings for All event: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNbzSbVttCC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXB1aml0eXc4aGgweQ==
😀Support This Podcast: https://SpecialChronicles.com/Donate
➕Join SpecialChronicles+PLUS! Go to: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for our Premium Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast chats, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
🛒Visit our Merch Shop: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
📧Send us an Email: https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT
📱Get Social with us: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SOCIALS
📧Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://SpecialChronicles.com/NEWSLETTER
🎤Speaking Engagements with Daniel: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SPEAKING
💡ComEd EnergyForce Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED
✈️United Bridge BRG Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED
🎙️Podcast Hosting by Podbean: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN
📡Recording Studio by StreamYard: https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD
Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission: https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee
. . . . . .
About the Podcast Host:
Daniel Smrokowski is a columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes in over 15 years. In recognition of these accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/DanielSmrokowski
The post Wings for All: Flying with Heart-A Conversation with United Captain Tait Wasser | UnifiedatWorkS6 Pt5 | Ep.789 first appeared on Special Chronicles.
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