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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 6:17 am
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saizai
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Originally Posted by chollie
Canes are another matter entirely. Every checkpoint should have non-alarming canes and they should be pro-actively offered to any WTMD-eligible pax using a cane or walker who is otherwise forced to use the NoS or get a grope. The NoS isn't even always an option because some of these folks have balance issues and can't hold still long enough for a successful scan without their cane or walker (not to mention it's a potential safety hazard).
FWIW, I have gone through TSA checkpoint once so far w/ two canes (necessary for balance), and I was given a (single) non-alarming cane while going through the WTMD (I stated that I was unable to raise my hands in the way necessary for the NoS).

My canes were xrayed and returned to me afterwards, and I was given a seated patdown.
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