[NAGDU] summer travel tips from TSA

nellie at culodge.com nellie at culodge.com
Fri Jun 22 18:03:53 UTC 2018 

This is my point exactly.  Blind persons should be subject to the same security checks as anyone else.  terrorism comes in all races, religions, disabilities, ethnic groups gender etc.
We strive to be equal to the sighted world so why on earth would this be any different?  I have the TSA quick check but I am still required to take off my shoes.  If I were a sighted traveler I would be a bit Leary if a blind passenger was not required to be sequestered to all the security checks.
-Janell

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sandra Johnson via NAGDU
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] summer travel tips from TSA

There was a news story this evening about tougher screening.  They particularly mentioned personal grooming, medications and food items.  I just had a thought.  Imagine this, some guy out for trouble pretends to be blind or on crutches and hides an explosive device in his shoes.  I guess letting disabled folks leave their shoes on is not such a good idea after all.  I do not mind doing whatever is necessary to be sure we all travel safely.


-----Original Message-----
From: Jordan Gallacher via NAGDU
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Cc: Jordan Gallacher
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] summer travel tips from TSA

Never heard of it probably because TSA does not bother to train their employees.  It is right there on the website that clearly says people with disabilities do not have to remove their shoes.
Jordan

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> On Jun 21, 2018, at 5:51 PM, Buddy Brannan via NAGDU 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
> Huh. I’ve never heard of that. I’ve had to remove my shoes every time. 
> Not a big deal of course. …
>
>> On Jun 21, 2018, at 6:48 PM, Jordan Gallacher via NAGDU 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> To add to this, if you are disabled you do not have to remove your shoes.
>> Jordan
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jun 21, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Melissa Allman via NAGDU 
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Please see below and attached travel tips from TSA.
>>>
>>> Dear TSA Coalition Member:
>>>
>>>
>>> On behalf of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), I am 
>>> writing to share some important tips to help you better prepare for 
>>> security screening and to help TSA keep wait times to a minimum at 
>>> our Nation's airport screening checkpoints for the 2018 summer 
>>> travel season.  Here are a few things you can do:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *    Arrive early to get through security screening-two hours early for
>>> domestic and three hours early for international flights. Check with 
>>> your airline and airport to determine wait times during peak periods.
>>> The MyTSA
>>> App<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbX
>>> NpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNTE2Ljg5ODE5NTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NRE
>>> ItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDUxNi44OTgxOTU2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPT
>>> E3MTQ0MjY5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGl6enkuZ2FyeUB0c2EuZGhzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGl6en
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>>> lkPSYmJg==&&&102&&&https://www.tsa.gov/mobile>
>>> (https://www.tsa.gov/mobile) is also a great resource to help figure 
>>> out when you should get to the airport.
>>>
>>> *     Consider checking your bag: more people and more bags may lead to
>>> longer wait times.
>>> *     For your carry-on bag - make sure it's well organized. It takes
>>> time for TSA officers to make sure a cluttered or overstuffed bag is 
>>> safe.
>>> *     Examples of personal electronic items that would be scanned
>>> separately include laptops and electronics larger than a cell phone.
>>> This includes tablets, e-readers, and cameras. Additionally, TSA may 
>>> provide instructions to remove items from your bag such as foods, 
>>> powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct X-ray 
>>> images.
>>> *     Know the 3-1-1 rule: TSA's 3-1-1 is shorthand for the liquids
>>> rule. Basically, limit your liquids, gels, aerosols and pastes to no 
>>> more than 3.4 ounces, or 100 milliliters, in 1 bag that's no bigger 
>>> than
>>> 1 quart. Medically-necessary liquids may exceed this limit, but must 
>>> be declared prior to commencement of screening. All liquids, 
>>> including liquids declared as medically-necessary, must be screened.
>>> *    If you must travel with it, know how to safely pack your gun in
>>> checked baggage-and NEVER bring it to the TSA checkpoint: 
>>> Transporting 
>>> Firearms<https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammuni
>>> tion> 
>>> (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition).
>>> *    Get through the line faster with TSA
>>> Precheck<https://www.tsa.gov/precheck> 
>>> (https://www.tsa.gov/precheck), which lets you leave your shoes, 
>>> belt, and light jacket on while you go through security. You can 
>>> also leave your laptop and your liquids in your bag. It costs $85 for five years.
>>> *    TSA Cares is a helpline for travelers who want to prepare for the
>>> screening process prior to flying. TSA Cares is toll free at
>>> 1-855-787-2227 or Federal Relay 711. Travelers may also request the 
>>> assistance of a Passenger Support 
>>> Specialist<https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support>
>>> (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support) for security 
>>> screening at TSA Cares.
>>>
>>> *    The TSA Disability Notification
>>> Card<https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/disability_notification
>>> _card_508.pdf>
>>> (https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/disability_notification_car
>>> d_508.pdf) can be used to discreetly notify TSA Officers at security 
>>> screening of a disability or medical condition and request an 
>>> accommodation.
>>>
>>> *    For general inquiries and questions, visit
>>> TSA.gov<https://www.tsa.gov/> (https://www.tsa.gov/)  or contact us 
>>> through the TSA Contact Center (TCC)<http://www.tsa.gov/contact-us>
>>> (https://www.tsa.gov/contact#<https://www.tsa.gov/contact>) at 
>>> TSA-ContactCenter at tsa.dhs.gov<mailto:TSA-ContactCenter at tsa.dhs.gov>, 
>>> or by phone at 866-289-9673 or Federal Relay 711. For additional 
>>> travel tips, read TSA's 5 Essential Summer Travel 
>>> Tips<https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2018/05/16/tsas-5-essential-summer-tra
>>> vel-tips>
>>> (https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2018/05/16/tsas-5-essential-summer-travel-
>>> tips) and follow @AskTSA and @TSA on Twitter and Facebook.
>>>
>>> TSA works hard every day to ensure that you and your loved ones 
>>> arrive at your destinations safely. TSA remains committed to 
>>> ensuring that all travelers are treated with respect, dignity and 
>>> courtesy. Have a great summer!
>>>
>>>
>>> Melissa R. Allman, Esq.
>>> Senior Specialist, Advocacy and Government Relations The Seeing Eye, 
>>> Inc.
>>> P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963-0375 (mail)
>>> 10 Washington Valley Road, Morristown, NJ 07960-3412 (deliveries)
>>> 973-539-4425 ext. 1724,     Fax:  973-525-1081
>>> mallman at SeeingEye.org<mailto:mallman at SeeingEye.org>
>>>
>>> <Summer Travel Tips 2018 - DB Coalition 06-21-18.docx> 
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