Parents or guardians of children
with disabilities should:
- Inform the screener if the child has
any special needs or medical devices.
- Inform the screener 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 an outburst for the child.
- Ask the screener 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 they be separated from the child.
- Know that if a private screening is
required, you should escort and remain with the child during the private screening
process.
- Tell the screener what are the
child's' abilities are (e.g. Can the child walk through the metal detector, or needs to be
carried through the metal detector by the parent/guardian.
- Know that all no time should the
screener remove the child from his/her mobility aid (wheelchair or scooter). You are
responsible from removing the child from his/her equipment at your discretion to
accomplish screening.
Know
that if your child is unable to walk or stand, the screener 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 the equipment. |
Children with Disabilities 