09/11/2021
One of the main objectives of the Transport Security Administration (TSA) is to supply the highest level of security and customer support to all who pass through our screening checkpoints. Our existing policies and procedures concentrate on ensuring that all guests, despite their personal circumstances and requirements, are treated similarly and with the self-respect, regard, and courtesy they are worthy of. Although everyone and product must be evaluated before getting in each safe boarding location, it is the manner in which the screening is conducted that is essential. In order to accomplish that goal, TSA has established a program for screening of individuals with special needs and their involved devices, mobility aids, and gadgets. Our program covers all classifications of specials needs (mobility, hearing, visual, and hidden). As part of that program, we developed a coalition of over 70 disability-related groups and companies to help us comprehend the concerns of individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. These groups have assisted TSA with incorporating the unique needs of individuals with special needs into our airport operations. Because the preliminary total restriction on liquids, gels and aerosols took effect we have actually discovered enough from the UK investigation to state with confidence that small, travel-size liquids are safe to bring through security checkpoints in minimal numbers. We are positive in our increased security procedures throughout the airport. For that reason, travelers can buy drinks in the safe boarding location and bring them aboard their flights. TSA's checkpoint security screening procedures for individuals with special needs and medical conditions have actually not altered as a result of the existing risk scenario. All disability-related equipment, aids, and gadgets continue to be allowed through security checkpoints when cleared through screening. In addition, we are continuing to permit prescription liquid medications and other liquids needed by persons with special needs and medical conditions. This includes: * All prescription and non-prescription medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) consisting of KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes; * Liquids consisting of water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for guests with special needs or medical condition; * Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood items, and transplant organs; * Products utilized to enhance the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy items, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells consisting of gels, saline option, or other liquids; and, * Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool special needs or clinically associated items utilized by persons with impairments or medical conditions. Nevertheless, if the liquid medications are in volumes larger than 3 ounces each, they might not be placed in the quart-size bag and must be stated to the Transportation Gatekeeper. A statement can be made verbally, in composing, or by a person's companion, caregiver, interpreter, or relative. Stated liquid medications and other liquids for impairments and medical conditions must be kept separate from all other home sent for x-ray screening.