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Publication Date: 2026-06-09 07:00:00
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), in partnership with Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX) and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, will launch a new sensory-friendly room, The Nest by Nutanix, designed to support families traveling with children with autism and other sensory sensitivities. The Nest by Nutanix sensory room aims to provide a calm, welcoming environment that helps reduce the stress and anxiety associated with air travel, while preparing children for the flight ahead.
Airports can be intensely stimulating spaces for neurodivergent travelers, filled with unfamiliar sounds, visuals, crowds and routines. With one in six children in the region experiencing sensory processing difficulties, SJC recognized a growing need for dedicated, supportive spaces that make travel more accessible. Building on its commitment to inclusion and family-friendly travel, SJC partnered with Nutanix and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose to bring this innovative project to life.
Designed by Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, assisted by Corgan Architecture Firm and brought to life by Swinerton Builders, the 800+ square foot sensory room will feature interactive experiences that offer calming textures, captivating visuals and soothing sounds to support sensory regulation and focus.
Leveraging nearly 20 years of expertise in designing exhibits and programs for neurodivergent children and their families,…
