Special Populations & Adaptations Flashcards
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How far in advance does TSA recommend travelers with disabilities or medical conditions call TSA Cares before a flight?
Answer: 72 hours
TSA Cares asks travelers to call at least 72 hours before travel so a Passenger Support Specialist can be arranged if requested.
A traveler presents a TSA disability notification card at the checkpoint. What effect does the card have?
Answer: It discreetly informs officers of a condition but does not exempt screening
The notification card helps communicate a condition privately but the traveler must still be screened.
Under standard TSA procedures, which passengers may generally keep their shoes on during screening?
Answer: Children 12 and under and passengers 75 and older
Children 12 and under and adults 75 and older may leave shoes on under modified screening procedures.
A passenger who cannot stand or walk arrives in a wheelchair. How is the passenger typically screened?
Answer: Patted down while remaining seated, with the wheelchair also inspected
Passengers who cannot stand receive a seated pat-down and the wheelchair is inspected and may be tested for explosives.
When screening a passenger who is blind, what should the officer do before making physical contact?
Answer: Verbally explain each step and let the passenger know before touching
Officers should describe procedures aloud and announce contact before touching a passenger with a visual impairment.
How is a white cane belonging to a passenger with a visual impairment usually handled at the checkpoint?
Answer: Screened through the X-ray and returned, with the officer guiding the passenger as needed
Canes are X-rayed and returned promptly while officers assist the passenger through screening.
A passenger with a hearing impairment cannot follow spoken directions. Which adaptation is most appropriate?
Answer: Use written notes, gestures, or demonstrations to communicate
Officers may use written communication, visual cues, or demonstration to convey screening steps.
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