TSA Announces Launch of TSA Cares Toll Free Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Needs
The  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares today, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and  medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll  free at 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 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.   Click here for more information: http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2011/1222.shtm
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In December, the U.S. Dept. of Education released its 30th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The 30th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 2008describes our nation’s progress:

  1. in providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for all children with disabilities,
  2. in assuring that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected,
  3. in assisting states and localities in providing for the education of all children with disabilities, and
  4. in assessing the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities.

The report focuses on the children and students with disabilities being served under IDEA, Part C or B (P.L. 108-446), nationally and at the state level.

See the full report here: http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/osep/2008/parts-b-c/index.html