[NAGDU] summer travel tips from TSA

Fri Jun 22 19:16:18 UTC 2018

On plane now bout to take off.  TSA told us about the pre check thing that’s $85 for 5 years.  That way you don’t take off shoes or stuff out of your bag.  We’re going to check this out once we get home.
See ya on the ground!

Please forgive the typos as this message was most likely generated using voice dictation
Nancy Irwin

> On Jun 22, 2018, at 2:14 PM, The Pawpower Pack via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The person i spoke with that the TSA told me that from your disability akes removing or putting on your shoes a problem then you can keep them on.  So for example blind people who's only disability  is blindness can remove their shoes. People with disabilities that make dressing problematic, such as cp or other issues, can keep them on. However, if you keep them on, they will wipe your shoes down like they do with your hands and inspect them which is fine with me. 
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>> On Jun 22, 2018, at 12:55 PM, Janell via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I have always had to remove my shoes, which is completely fine with me, anything to be safe and I don’t think I should be given special considerations for safety due to me being blind.  If I am physically able to remove them then I should have to just like everyone else does.
>> 
>> -Janell
>> 
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>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan via NAGDU
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>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] summer travel tips from TSA
>> 
>> 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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNTE2Ljg5ODE5NTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDUxNi44OTgxOTU2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MTQ0MjY5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGl6enkuZ2FyeUB0c2EuZGhzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGl6enkuZ2FyeUB0c2EuZGhzLmdvdiZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&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-ammunition> (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_card_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-travel-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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