John F. Kennedy International Airport

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Terminal 4 was the FIRST terminal in the Northeast to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program (February 2020), setting a precedent for the region. JFK is also the FIRST AIRPORT IN THE NATION to deploy Jetweels non-metallic wheelchairs, allowing wheelchair users to stay seated through security screening - a revolutionary accessibility advancement. However, only 1 sensory room for the entire airport is a significant limitation. The $19 billion Terminal 6 redevelopment (2024-2030+) offers hope for expanded sensory accommodations. Best strategy: Use Terminal 4 if possible (has the sensory pod + comprehensive Sunflower training), visit during mid-day Tuesday-Thursday for lowest crowds, and plan extra time for sensory breaks in nursing rooms if sensory pod is occupied.