Children with Disabilities

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 childs' abilities are (e.g. 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 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.