What is Adaptive Family Travel?
We are a small, purpose-driven company dedicated to helping families with special needs children create meaningful, stress-free vacations across the United States and abroad.
Our travel planning focuses on destinations that maximize time in the great outdoors—national parks, nature-rich resorts, accessible beaches, and adventure-friendly locations designed to support inclusion, flexibility, and unforgettable family memories.
Founder and CEO Welcome Videos
Adaptive Family Travel Team
Mike Collins
Co-Founder & Business Consultant
Certified Autism Travel
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Amanda Collins
Marketing Director
Certified Autism Travel
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ABOUT AFT Founder, Lety
"Adaptive Family Travel was born from my deeply personal journey raising twin sons on the Autism Spectrum and witnessing how travel could unlock confidence, joy, and possibility in ways I never imagined. Beginning at just five years old, my boys ventured through national parks, sandy beaches, mountain towns, and destinations around the world—each experience helping them build communication skills, independence, resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves and others. Travel became more than a getaway; it became a pathway to growth, empowerment, and belonging."
ABOUT AFT Co-Founder, Mike
Mike is a Certified Autism Travel Professional and co-founder of Adaptive Family Travel. As Mickey’s and Xavi’s stepfather since their high school years, he witnessed firsthand how travel helped them mature, gain independence, and grow in confidence as young adults on the autism spectrum. Today, he brings compassion and practical insight to families navigating the unique joys and challenges of raising neurodivergent children while creating meaningful and memorable travel experiences.
ABOUT AFT Peer Navigator, Mickey
Mickey serves as the Peer Navigator for Adaptive Family Travel because he understands firsthand the challenges and possibilities that come with growing up neurodivergent. Diagnosed as moderate on the autism spectrum with a severe speech delay, and through early and consistent exposure to travel across the United States and abroad, Mickey developed confidence, communication skills, adaptability, and independence. Now a college student majoring in psychology, he is passionate about helping other families see how meaningful travel experiences can help children with special needs thrive.
ABOUT AFT Travel Director, Maty
Maty is a licensed Autism Travel Professional at Adaptive Family Travel. She combines professional expertise with personal insight gained from supporting her cousins, twins Mickey and Xavi, through their sensory and motor challenges. Specializing in sensory-friendly travel experiences for neurodivergent families, she creates thoughtful, stress-free journeys to destinations across the U.S. and abroad, including Los Angeles, Hawaii, Mammoth Lakes, Colorado, and Europe.
ABOUT AFT Marketing Director, Amanda
Amanda has experience in marketing, from building professional websites from scratch to running newsletters with 34,000+ recipients. She has a love of writing, travel, and music, and has become a licensed autism travel professional to keep up to date with best practices, and to inform the marketing behind Adaptive Family Travel.
ABOUT AFT Mascot, Mini
Mini the Pooh is one of our lovable Adaptive Family Travel mascots. He is a true world traveler who helps children and young adults feel safe, understood, and confident as they explore new places. Through his adventures across the world, Mini teaches families how to navigate sensory challenges with patience, kindness, and courage. Whether it’s coping with loud sounds, crowded spaces, unfamiliar routines, or overwhelming emotions, Mini offers gentle encouragement and practical tips to help travelers feel calm and supported. With a wagging tail and a caring heart, Mini reminds every child that differences are strengths and that unforgettable adventures are possible for everyone.
