Alos, having Coloboma, therefore EXTREMELY large pupils (Looking like a drug
abuser), and having a spouse with severe Sleep Apnea who requires a C-PAP and
having traveled overseas recently AND having been caught in the NOT-SO
"random" Gate Search, I HIGHLY recommend getting letters from the doctor that
PRIMARILY treats you for your disabiling condition or condition that requires
electronic medical equipment that a not-so bright "Professionalized Because
They Are Federalized" Airport Security person explaining in PLAIN English
what your condition is, what the physical manifestations are and why you
require Mobility aids, assistive devices and / or medical supplies,
equipment Can you tell we had a LESS THAN posative experience in Atlanta /
Hartsfield International Airport. (We were treat FAR, FAR better in the
Krakow Airport in a former Soviet Bloc country!!!)
WITHOUT the letter from my Eye Surgeon, I would NEVER have made it through
either the Security Checkpoint right after Check-In AND my husband came
REALLY, REALLY close to having his C-PAP confiscated by the turnip-brained
person that pawed through our carry-ons at the gate. If one of the Gate
Agents did NOT just happen to have Sleep Apnea herself and require a C-PAP
herself, his would NEVER have boarded with us.
Just fair warning from someone who has "been there and done that".
MaryB./
DB Jose wrote:
> --------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: brandie s young <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 06:04:26 -0500
> Subject: [DBL] Fw: FW: [WCB-L] Blind info: Traveling with Disabilities or
> Special Needs
> Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Hi! This is interesting about airports and about people with guide dogs,
> etc. going through the security gate before getting on the airplane.
> brat and victor
>
> Traveling with Disabilities or Special Needs
>
> Security Screening Advice for Passengers with Disabilities
>
> These tips are provided to help travelers with disabilities through the
> security screening process. These tips are not all-inclusive and are
> simply meant to provide recommendations and advice to passengers. These
> tips will be updated from time-to-time to reflect changes that occur in
> the screening process at airport security checkpoints.
>
> For additional information, travelers can also go to:
> http://www.dot.gov/airconsumer/DiscrimComplaintContacts.doc
>
> General
>
> * Remember, you can always ask for and receive a private
> screening.
>
> * Make sure medications are properly labeled (professionally
> printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturer's name or
> pharmaceutical label).
>
> * It is recommended that you notify your airline in advance if
> you
> have special needs or need assistance at the airport.
>
> * It is recommended that you notify your airline if you need an
> airline representative to accompany/help you to your gate.
>
> * It is recommended that you check with your airline on the
> procedure for getting a pass/authorization for your companion/assistant
> to accompany you through the security checkpoint and to your gate.
>
> * The limit of one carry-on bag and one personal item (e.g. purse
> or briefcase) for each traveler does not apply to passengers with
> disabilities medical supplies, equipment, mobility aids, or assistive
> devices.
>
> * Mobility aids and assistive devices permitted through the
> security checkpoints include: canes, walkers, crutches, prosthetic
> devices, body braces, wheelchairs, scooters, augmentation devices,
> braille note takers, slate and stylus, service animals, and diabetes
> related equipment/supplies as specified below.
>
> Mobility Disability
>
> * As you proceed through the security checkpoint, don't hesitate
> to ask screeners for assistance with your mobility aid and carry-on
> items.
>
> * It will expedite the screening process if you let the screener
> know your level of ability (e.g. whether you can walk, stand, or
> perform
> an arm lift).
>
> * Inform screeners of any special equipment or devices that you
> are using and where this equipment is located on your body. This will
> help the screener to be careful of that equipment if a physical search
> is necessary.
>
> * Let screeners know if you cannot remove your shoes when
> additional screening is necessary.
>
> * If you can remove your shoes, ask screeners for assistance if
> needed.
>
> * To expedite the process, ensure all bags and satchels hanging
> from, carried under or on your equipment are put on the x-ray belt for
> inspection.
>
> * Ask the screener to reunite you with your carry-on items and
> assistive device once x-ray inspection is completed.
>
> Hearing Disability
>
> * If the screening process is unclear to you, ask the screener to
> write the information down, or look directly at you and repeat the
> information slowly.
>
> Visual Disability
>
> * Ask the screener to...
>
> * Explain the security procedures
>
> * Describe what will happen next
>
> * Let you know where the metal detector is located
>
> * When you will be going through the metal detector
>
> * Let you know when there are obstacles you need to avoid
>
> * Let the screener know when you need someone to escort you
> through the screening process.
>
> * Notify screener if x-ray inspection (i.e., braille note takers)
> will harm the equipment you may be using. Ask for your device to be
> visually and physically inspected instead of x-ray inspection.
>
> * Ask the screener to reunite you with your carry-on items and
> assistive device once x-ray or physical inspection is completed.
>
> * Ask the screener to reunite you with your computer or
> electronic
> items that required additional screening.
>
> * Ask the screener to verbally direct you toward your gate once
> the screening process has been completed.
>
> Service Animals & Guide Dogs
>
> * There is no documentation required to take your service animal
> through the security screening checkpoint.
>
> * The service animal/guide dog and its belongings will require a
> physical inspection (i.e., whether they walk through the metal detector
> together or the animal walks in front or behind the user with the user
> continually maintaining control of the animal with the leash,
> harness/halter, etc.).
>
> * Advise the screener on how to best screen your service animal
> or
> guide dog.
>
> * This inspection includes: the animal and it's belongings
> (collar, harness, leash, backpack, vest, etc.).
>
> * Ask the screener to not take off the animals' belongings during
> this inception since this is a sign to the animal that they are off
> work.
>
> * Service animals/guide dogs should not be separated from their
> owner.
>
> Hidden Disability
>
> * Passengers with a hidden disability can, if they chose, advise
> screeners that they have a hidden disability and may need some
> assistance or need to move a little slower than others.
>
> * Family members or traveling companions can also advise
> screeners
> when they're traveling with someone who has a hidden disability, which
> may cause that person to move a little slower, become agitated easily,
> and/or need additional attention.
>
> * Notify screeners if you have special equipment that cannot go
> through the x-ray machine. Request a physical/visual inspection of your
> equipment instead of x-ray inspection.
>
> * Notify screeners if you need to sit down before the screening
> process is completed.
>
> Persons With Diabetes
>
> * Notify the screener that you have diabetes and are carrying
> your
> supplies with you.
>
> * Make sure insulin (vials or outer box of individual doses), jet
> injectors, pens, infusers, and preloaded syringes are marked properly
> (professionally printed label identifying the medication or
> manufacturer's name or pharmaceutical label)
>
> * There is no limitation on the number of empty syringes that you
> will be allowed to carry through the security checkpoint; however you
> must have insulin with you in order to carry empty syringes through the
> checkpoint.
>
> * Lancets, blood glucose meters, blood glucose test strips can be
> carried through the security checkpoint.
>
> * Notify screeners if you're wearing an insulin pump and ask if
> they will visually inspect the pump since it cannot be removed from
> your
> person.
>
> * Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin with
> professionally printed labels described above.
>
> * If possible, advise screeners when/if you are experiencing low
> blood sugar and are in need of medical assistance.
>
> Persons With Pacemakers
>
> * It is recommended that individuals with a pacemaker carry a
> Pacemaker Identification Card (ID) when going through airport security.
>
> * A Pacemaker ID card is typically issued by your doctor or
> hospital where you received your implant.
>
> * This ID card may be helpful when you are trying to clear
> airport
> security.
>
> * Advise the screener that you have an implanted pacemaker, show
> the screener your pacemaker ID, if you have one, and ask the screener
> to
> conduct a pat-down inspection of you rather than you walking through
> the
> metal detector or being hand-wanded.
>
> Assistive Devices
>
> * Notify screener if x-ray inspection will harm your equipment.
> Ask for your device to be visually and physically inspected instead of
> x-ray inspection.
>
> * You can ask for a private screening for the visual and physical
> inspection of your prosthetic device and/or body braces.
>
> * Crutches, canes, and walkers will need to go through the x-ray
> machine.
>
> * If equipment cannot fit through the x-ray, then the screener
> will perform a visual and physical inspection of your equipment.
>
> * Collapse canes whenever possible before they are put on the
> x-ray belt.
>
> * Ask for assistance with your device(s) if needed.
>
> * You should not be asked to remove your prosthetic device or
> body
> brace for it to undergo x-ray inspection. Prosthetic devices and body
> braces should be visually and physically inspected once you have walked
> through the metal detector.
>
> * Screeners will need to see and touch prosthetic devices and
> body
> braces as part of the physical and visual inspection.
>
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