The Chrysler brand and the Autism Society of America have recently completed a one-year partnership initiative, aimed at supporting the driving needs of individuals in the Autism community. This partnership was announced in April 2023, during Autism Acceptance Month, and is the result of the two organizations coming together to make travel more comfortable for individuals with Autism and their loved ones.
To mark the one-year anniversary of this partnership, Chrysler has delivered three 2024 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles for use in the Autism Society’s Road to Acceptance project. This project features early spring road stops in cities across the U.S. to showcase and share the unique experiences within the Autism community.
In addition, Chrysler has also introduced a Calm Cabin package that can be added to any Chrysler Pacifica to create a sensory-supported mobile experience that eases the challenges of on-road travel. This package was launched in April 2023, at the beginning of the partnership.
The Autism Society is the oldest and largest grassroots Autism organization in the country, and the partnership with Chrysler is a testament to their commitment to making the world a more inclusive place for individuals with Autism. The two organizations hope to continue working together to support the needs of the Autism community in the years to come.
“The Chrysler brand is proud to continue our long-term partnership with the Autism Society of America as we work together to support and enhance the mobility needs of those in the Autism community,” said Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand CEO – Stellantis. “The Chrysler Pacifica with the Calm Cabin package make life on the road more comfortable, safer and a little easier, and we’re excited to collaborate with the Autism Society moving forward to find more ways to make the driving experience even more harmonious.”
In 2023, Chrysler organized ride-and-drive experiential events across the United States to promote its Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. For every participant, the brand pledged to donate $50 to the Autism Society, resulting in a generous donation of $100,000 to the organization.
Additionally, Chrysler Pacifica offers over 400 early development applications that cover a wide range of categories, including education, games, music, and streaming entertainment. These apps are easily accessible through Amazon Fire TV, which is integrated into Pacifica’s Uconnect 5 and Uconnect Theater systems.
“The Autism Society of America is proud to continue our partnership with Chrysler to support an improved driving experience for the Autism community,” said Christopher Banks, president and CEO of the Autism Society of America. “With Chrysler’s support on our Road to Acceptance project, we are able to capture testimonials, moments of acceptance, diverse challenges, and how the community connects with the world around them.”
Chrysler continues to offer the Calm Cabin package, which helps the Autism community feel calm, safe and comfortable while behind the wheel or in the passenger seat. Features of the package include:
- Seat-back organizer with adjustable straps and nine front pockets, including a clear pocket that can hold a tablet computer
- Rechargeable, cordless Bluetooth meditative light and sound therapy machine that fits in the center pocket of the seat-back organizer with five LED color modes, four light therapy modes, breathing coach and 15 sound therapy modes
- Comforting seat belt sleeve with soft-touch velvet feel, soft-touch travel pillow and seven-layer, 12-pound weighted sensory blanket
The Calm Cabin package for the Chrysler Pacifica is available through the Chrysler brand’s online merchandise retail store, collection.chrysler.com.
