Children with Disabilities Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions

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Parents or guardians of children with disabilities should...

* Inform the Security Officer if the child has any special needs or medical

devices.

* Inform the Security Officer if you think the child may become upset during

the screening process as a result of their disability.

* Offer suggestions on how to best accomplish the screening to minimize any

confusion or outburst for the child.

* Ask the Security Officer for assistance during the process by helping you

put your and the child's carry-on items on the X-ray belt.

* Know that at no time during the screening process will you be separated

from your child.

* Know that if a private screening is required, you should escort and remain

with your child during the private screening process.

* Tell the Security Officer what are your child's abilities are. For

example: can the child stand slightly away from equipment to be handwanded, walk

through the metal detector, or needs to be carried through the metal detector by

the parent/guardian.

* Know that at no time should the Security Officer remove your child from

his/her mobility aid (wheelchair or scooter). You are responsible for removing

your child from his/her equipment at your discretion to accomplish screening.

* Know that if your child is unable to walk or stand, the Security Officer

will conduct a pat-down search of your child while he/she remains in their

mobility aid, as well as a visual and physical inspection of their equipment.

read more

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1572.shtm