Current Information on Airport Security Procedures for People with Disabilities
Thursday, August 17, 2006
August 17, 2006: Current Information on Airport Security Procedures for People with Disabilities TSA’s Checkpoint Security Screening Procedures for people with disabilities, those with medical conditions, and the mature have not changed. All disability-related equipment, aids, and devices continue to be allowed through security checkpoints once cleared through screening. People with Disabilities, those with prosthetic devices, and those with medical conditions DO NOT have to remove their shoes during this heightened security level nor has this been the case during routine travel times. According to Sandra Cammaroto, Director, Office of Screening of Persons with Disabilities, Transportation Security Officers know this and should allow all people with disabilities to keep their shoes on. Those who keep their shoes on will be subjected to additional screening that includes a visual/physical and explosive trace detection sampling of their footwear.
Also, questions have been asked about gel wheelchair cushions and KY Jelly. Gel wheelchair cushions are allowed at this time. KY Jelly is allowed for medical purposes in a quantity of 4 ozs or less.
Continue to check the TSA web site for current information before you travel, since procedures may change. Overall guidance to travelers with disabilities is located on the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Web site located at www.tsa.gov.
You may also call the For concerns about potential rights violations, contact the TSA Office of Civil Rights at 1-877/336-4872 (TTY 800/877-8339)
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