[NFBMD] FW: [nfb-talk] FYI FW: TSA Disability Notification Card and Icon on TSA.gov

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Subject: [nfb-talk] FYI FW: TSA Disability Notification Card and Icon on TSA.gov

 

 

From: Buckland, Susan [mailto:Susan.Buckland at tsa.dhs.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 10:20 AM
To: Undisclosed recipients:
Subject: TSA Disability Notification Card and Icon on TSA.gov 

 

Good Afternoon,

 

TSA's Disability Branch has some important information we would like to share with you and your organization. Please distribute this information throughout your networks.

 

TSA Disability Notification Card: TSA has improved its Disability Notification Card to include important contact information for TSA Cares.
The new card is available on TSA.gov in a format that is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Travelers with disabilities or medical conditions can use TSA's Disability Notification Card to discreetly notify TSA Officers at security screening of a disability or medical condition and request an accommodation. TSA's Disability Notification Card does not exempt a traveler from security screening, but it provides a way to discreetly inform a TSA Officer about a disability, medical condition or device that may affect security screening.  All travelers must go through security screening. The wallet size card is located at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures  and it can be completed online, printed and handed to the TSA officer. Based on public feedback, the Disability Notification Card now includes contact information for TSA Cares.


 

Disability Icon on TSA.gov: TSA has improved access to, and content of, information for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions with an icon on the landing page of TSA.gov. The icon leads visitors to important information and resources for travelers with disabilities and medical conditions in one click, thus improving accessibility of this information for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions.  In addition, TSA's Office of Public Affairs is disseminating information for travelers with disabilities and medical conditions through @ASKTSA, Facebook, and TSA's running blog at TSA.gov.  

 

We are very grateful for your time and consideration.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at Susan.Buckland at tsa.dhs.gov <mailto:Susan.Buckland at tsa.dhs.gov> 

 

 

 

Susan Buckland

Senior Policy Advisor

Management and Program Analyst

TSA POC and Liaison

Disability and Medical Condition Coalition, Outreach and Engagement

Disability Branch

Office of Civil Rights and Liberties, Ombudsmen and Traveler Engagement

Transportation Security Administration

Department of Homeland Security

Susan.buckland at tsa.dhs.gov <mailto:Susan.buckland at tsa.dhs.gov> 

 



 

 

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