Autistic and ADHD passenger denied access to assisted security lane at Manchester Airport
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Tara Cromie
Summary
Ellie Middleton, a 28-year-old autistic and ADHD content creator, reported being directed away from the assisted security lane at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 despite wearing a sunflower lanyard and carrying a Nimbus access card. She was traveling to Pula, Croatia when the incident occurred, raising concerns about accessibility practices at the airport for neurodivergent passengers.
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bskyAutistic and ADHD passenger denied access to assisted security lane at Manchester Airportmanchestereveningnews.co.ukKey quotes
· 2 pulledIt isn't right
She was wearing a sunflower lanyard and carrying a Nimbus access card when she approached
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