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Chrysler Brand Marks One-year Anniversary of Partnership With Autism Society of America, Continues Support of Autism Community

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Chrysler brand and the Autism Society of America are marking the one-year anniversary of a long-term partnership initiative to support the driving needs of those in the Autism community, in advance of World Autism Acceptance Day on April 2.

The partnership with the Autism Society, the oldest and largest grassroots Autism organization in the country, was first announced in 2023, during Autism Acceptance Month in April. Through the partnership, Chrysler brand and the Autism Society are joining forces to make travel more comfortable for individuals with Autism and their loved ones.

Chrysler recently delivered three 2024 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles for use in the Autism Society’s Road to Acceptance project, which features early spring road stops in cities across the U.S. to showcase and share the unique experiences within the Autism community. To kick off the partnership in April 2023, Chrysler also introduced a Calm Cabin package that transforms any Chrysler Pacifica into a sensory-supported mobile experience that eases the challenges of on-road travel.

“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.”

Chrysler staged Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid ride-and-drive experiential events throughout the U.S. during 2023, with the brand contributing $50 to the Autism Society for each ride-and-drive participant, resulting in an overall donation of $100,000 to the organization.

Chrysler Pacifica also offers more than 400 early development apps spanning education, games, music, and streaming entertainment available with Amazon Fire TV, which integrates into the Pacifica’s Uconnect 5 and Uconnect Theater system.

“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.