New Accessibility Program Launches at Will Rogers World Airport
March 11, 2024
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is proud to partner with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to make OKC more accessible for travelers.
Not all disabilities are visible – some are not immediately obvious, such as autism, anxiety, epilepsy, long covid, lupus and more. The Airport’s new program is for passengers who are living with a hidden disability and can request a branded lanyard to inform all airport personnel that they may need some extra time or in some cases, extra help.
“We are excited to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program,” Will Rogers World Airport Acting Assistant Director Tara Summerlin said. “We recognize not all disabilities are visible. By offering this program to our passengers, they can voluntarily share their hidden disability, and Airport employees will provide them with the needed customer service based on their hidden disability.”
Hidden Disabilities Program
Globally 1 in 6 people live with a disability. That is approximately 1.3 billion people. But, while some experience a visible disability, many have a non-visible condition or experience a combination of both visible and non-visible conditions. These disabilities can be temporary, situational or permanent. They can be neurological, cognitive, and neurodevelopmental as well as physical, visual, auditory and include sensory and processing difficulties. They can also be respiratory as well as chronic health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, chronic pain, and sleep disorders.
Passengers can discreetly pick- up a lanyard from the volunteer information booths located in baggage claim and the ticket counter level or from their airline agent at the ticket counter. For more information about the program and a list of hidden disabilities, visit hdsunflower.com.
Curbside Assistance at the Terminal
ADA assistance can be arranged by calling the airline on which you are flying prior to your trip. Click here for the airline phone numbers.Once at the airport, if the airline does not have a representative at the curb, call the airline on which you flying. Below are the numbers of each airline:
Alaska 800-654-5669
Allegiant 702-505-8888
American 817-967-2000
Delta 800-335-8241
Frontier 405-415-4680
Southwest 214-792-4223
United 800-864-8331
If you are unable to reach someone with the airline, call information at 405-316-3269 or 405-297-1184 to have a page made for the airline.
Ages Served:
- 0-3 years
- Preschool
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Adults
Phone Number:
405-316-3200
Web Address:
http://www.flyokc.com
ADDRESS:
7100 Terminal Drive
OKC,
OK
73159-0937