"Calm Room" opened at Velana Airport for individuals with special needs

A 'Calm Room' for passengers with special needs was opened at Velana International Airport's Terminal 1 by MACL (the airport operator). The facility was officially opened by Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed in a ceremony attended by senior officials from the Maldives Autism Association and Autism Care Maldives. The room is part of the 'Boli' program and features sensory items to reduce anxiety. Passengers requesting the service will receive a card and special lanyard for identification and expedited services. MACL stated the goal is to make all airport services accessible to every passenger.

A 'Calm Room' for passengers with special needs was opened at Velana International Airport's Terminal 1 by MACL (the airport operator). The facility was officially opened by Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed in a ceremony attended by senior officials from the Maldives Autism Association and Autism Care Maldives. The room is part of the 'Boli' program and features sensory items to reduce anxiety. Passengers requesting the service will receive a card and special lanyard for identification and expedited services. MACL stated the goal is to make all airport services accessible to every passenger.

A 'Calm Room' for passengers with special needs was opened at Velana International Airport's Terminal 1 by MACL (the airport operator). The facility was officially opened by Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed in a ceremony attended by senior officials from the Maldives Autism Association and Autism Care Maldives. The room is part of the 'Boli' program and features sensory items to reduce anxiety. Passengers requesting the service will receive a card and special lanyard for identification and expedited services. MACL stated the goal is to make all airport services accessible to every passenger.

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