Angelman Today November / December edition 2013 | Page 27

Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
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your child, at her leisure, present
each relative with a gift. Your
relative may also decide to give
her present to your child at this
time. Now your child can give
and receive a gift in a relaxed
atmosphere. In a half hour, go to
another relative and do the same.

Special Tips for
Travelling Families
Medications and Medical
Records
Gather your child’s medications
and a copy of his or her medical
records. Make sure you have
enough refills for the length of
trip and a few days extra in case
of inclement weather.
Medical Equipment
If you are traveling with medical
equipment such as a wheelchair
or oxygen make sure to visit the
TSA’s web pages on medical
devices and Assistive Devices
and Mobility Aids. These pages
will be very helpful in guiding
you through security at your
local airport. Call your departing
and arriving airport to find out
what guidelines they may have.
Upon arrival some of your
checked medical equipment may
be offloaded at a special baggage
claim.
You may also need to contact
your airline (by phone or web) to
find out how they handle medical
devices that are carried on board
or checked in.

In Case of Emergency
In case of emergency make sure
you find a doctor at your
destination that will be able to
provide temporary care. Ask your
pediatrician for a referral Safety –
Wandering Individual
If your child is a wanderer,
consider a temporary tattoo
http://www.tattooswithapurpose.c
om/ or purchasing a child tracking
device before you travel:
http://www.lok8u.com/. In case
your child becomes lost, it is
helpful to have a recent photo and
a written description of
your child’s special needs (Will
she respond to her name? Will he
run away from strangers?).

condition, or the passenger may
be referred to disability experts
at TSA. TSA recommends that
passengers call approximately
72 hours ahead of travel so that
TSA Cares has the opportunity
to coordinate checkpoint
support with a TSA Customer
Service Manager located at the
airport when necessary.

Small Bills
Whether it’s the taxi, airport
shuttle driver or the skycap,
make sure to get all the help
you can. Bring plenty of small
bills to tip anyone who is
helping you out.
Check-In at Home
Don’t wait in another line at the
airport! Print your boarding
pass at home or check-in via
your smart phone. Save
yourself the hassle!

Before You Head to the Airport:
Call the TSA
The TSA has a helpline for
individuals with special needs.
Call TSA Cares. Travelers may
call 1-855-787-2227 prior to
traveling with questions about
screening policies, procedures
and what to expect at the security
checkpoint. When a passenger
with a disability or medical
condition calls TSA Cares, a
representative will provide
assistance, either with
information about screening that
is relevant to the passenger’s
specific disability or medical

Have a backup plan
Weather, mechanical issues,
missed connections or late
arriving flights can wreak
havoc on your carefully laid
plans. Make sure you make
plans for a one hour delay,
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