The TSA has recognized that some individuals need a discreet way to communicate with Transportation Security Officers (TSO) that they have a disability, medical condition or medical device that might affect their screening. In response, the TSA is offering a disability communication card that can be downloaded, printed and handed to the TSO. The card cannot be used to exempt an individual from screening, but allows a private means to inform the TSO and reduce delays in airport security. Access the card here:
Thank you; I had quite a time with security the last time we flew. Our daughter & son-in-law adopted a profoundly multi-handicapped daughter who doesn't speak, but has a very pretty, sweet face. So, folks expect her to hear, speak, respond as "normal." Our granddaughter was taken from our daughter to a separate room for checking, and they wouldn't let our daughter be with her! I'll follow your link, deb112958, and copy some for future use. Thank you. Another blessing of this site: more helpful hands, hints, and minds!
Excellent. I will print that out and take one with us. On Friday we're taking a cross-country trip by train, but flying home. It's the airport screening that can be dicey, and I'll try to have the card ready.
The card looks good, but I think a letter from a doctor would still help. Joan used to have a sample of the language on her home page in the travel section (may still be there.) The letter our neuro did explained that we should not be separated, that my husband's ability to understand directions was impaired, and I need to explain things to him. I don't know that just showing a card that says someone has AD or dementia would prevent the situation Zibby described from happening.