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Wooden wall panels and seating in the C Concourse Expansion's Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room

Quiet Spaces in the New C Concourse

Wed, Sep 09, 2026

By Aly Lande, Capital Project Marketing SpecialistThe hustle and bustle of the airport can add excitement and energy to your travel journey. But some travelers need a quiet place to escape and care for a family member or service a...

A traveler using a cane and traveler in a wheelchair walk through the terminal at SEA.

Five Accessibility Highlights at SEA Airport 

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Written in 2020; updated in 2026Did you know that nearly one in four adults in Washington state have some type of disability, whether it's hearing, vision, cognitive, or ambulatory? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is co...

An individual outdoors holding a smartphone and looking at the screen, illustrating the use of a mobile device as part of Mobile VRI services.

SEA Introduces New Tool to Support Travelers who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Mon, Jun 08, 2026

Imagine a traveler who is Deaf or hard of hearing trying to rebook a canceled flight while lines build up behind them, announcements echo through the terminal, and people rush by in every direction. Navigating a busy, unfamiliar a...

Busy airport concourse with travelers walking and checking a large overhead flight information display.

Supporting Travelers with Alzheimer’s at SEA Airport

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

One in three older adults in the United States dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia — a staggering number that reflects the growing impact on families and communities. Many more are living with dementia, often undiagn...

An accessible restroom entrance with a metal door displaying an accessibility symbol, next to frosted sliding doors leading to a restroom area.

Six Accessible Features in SEA Airport Restrooms

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

During Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Month — and every day — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) strives to create a travel experience that is accessible for all. Up to 1 in 4 (27%) of adults in the United States ha...

Person seated at a desk typing on a typewriter in a bright room, with a window behind the desk and a walking cane leaning against a cabinet.

Accessibility for All Port Users

Mon, Jul 18, 2022

By Shayla Ring  This month will celebrate 32 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities across the nation, including the areas of "transportati...

The inside of the sensory room with seating nook, furniture, and artwork

A Quiet Oasis in a Stimulating Environment

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

Standing in line at the airport, navigating through a crowded concourse to your gate, or taking a train can be stressful. During your journey, there's so much to see and hear, including the sensory stimulus of restaurant signage a...

Pathfinder holds up a sunflower lanyard at the SEA information desk.

Sunflower Lanyard Program Grows Disability Awareness

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

It's easy for airport employees to lend a hand to travelers with visible cues of a disability like a passenger in a wheelchair. But there are other "hidden disabilities" that are less apparent such as autism, Crohn's disease, deme...

Parent and child in blue Wings for All shirts hug and smile in the gate area

Wings for All®

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

The Arc of King County, in partnership with United Airlines, the Port of Seattle, and TSA, is excited to announce the next Wings for All® event on Saturday, October 17 2026.This special first-timer event is designed for two partic...

Guide Dogs for the Blind and their handlers going through the TSA Checkpoint

TSA Checkpoint and Screening Accessibility

Before you're at the airport Check with your airlineAirlines offer many services for accessible travel primarily on the aircraft and post-security. Check with your airline for what policies and options are available for suppo...