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From: brandie s young <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 06:04:26 -0500
Subject: [DBL] Fw: FW: [WCB-L] Blind info: Traveling with Disabilities or
Special Needs
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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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