“To boldly go where you want to go”
AutismTrek helps autistic adults aged 30 and older travel more confidently and independently. We connect travellers with verified accessibility information, practical resources, and peer support — built by autistic adults, for autistic adults.
Explore ResourcesWhy “AutismTrek”
Life is a journey, and many autistic people need support along the way. We call this journey a “Trek.” We draw inspiration from Star Trek, a series that has always celebrated differences and featured characters that many autistic people relate to, like Spock and Data. Temple Grandin wrote about how much the character Spock meant to her in “Thinking in Pictures,” demonstrating the powerful connection between Star Trek’s themes of acceptance and the autistic experience.
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May 2026
Star Trek: The Cruise IX was a success. AutismTrek gathered valuable data and verified accessibility information at Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney and Orlando airports. We also completed our Star Trek cruise autism experience survey and are now analysing the results, which will help create a guide for future Star Trek cruises.
May 2026
New in our Research Library: the Australian Government’s BETA report on air travel behaviour, surveying over 4,000 travellers. Key finding: 40% of travellers with a disability did not know how to access available assistance services.
February 2026
AutismTrek was aboard Star Trek: The Cruise IX (February 20–27), conducting peer research and connecting with the autistic travel community.
February 2026
Our Adult Autistic Traveler Questionnaire is now live. Help us understand autistic adult travel experiences — your input shapes our resources and advocacy.
February 2026
AutismTrek.com launches with an autism-friendly airport map covering 131 airports worldwide and a comprehensive DPNA guide for autistic travellers.