01/10/2026
🌻 Celebrating accessibility at Manchester Airport
DSN’s CEO Gill Reeder and Head of incus, Brian Cadwallader were delighted to attend the opening of the new Sunflower Zone at Manchester Airport this week.
For more than four years, DSN has worked in partnership with Manchester Airport through its Accessibility Forum, helping to improve the experience of disabled passengers throughout their airport journey.
The state-of-the-art space in Terminal 2 that will offer respite to passengers with autism and neurodivergence, along with other non-visible disabilities and assistance needs, as they wait to board their flights.
The Sunflower Room facility is broken down into three sections – two of which are sensory rooms offering an array of interactive features, alongside a quiet room space to act as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the terminal, with comfortable seating, low-level lighting and minimal stimuli.
Features of the two sensory rooms include bubble tubes, infinity mirrors, light projectors, adjustable lighting including brightness and colour, and weighted, padded furniture. The design of the rooms and the different types of furniture on offer accommodate for passengers who wish to sit, stand, or lie down when using these spaces. At the entrance are flight information screens, so that passengers using the facility can quickly and easily check for updates and information.
Brian said: “It was a privilege to see this latest step towards making travel more accessible and inclusive for everyone!”💛
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