May airlines require passengers with disabilities to sign waivers of liability for their wheelchairs and other assistive devices?
Passengers with mobility impairments cannot be required to sign waivers of liability for damage to or loss of their wheelchairs or other assistive devices. The baggage liability limits do not apply to liability for loss, damage, or delay of a wheelchair or other mobility aid. The compensation for such incidents is based on the original purchase price of the device. Security Screening How is security screening conducted for passengers with mobility impairments? People with disabilities are subject to the same security provisions as all other passengers. Passengers with an assistive device cannot be required to undergo special security procedures if they clear the security system without activating it. However, security personnel are entitled to examine assistive devices they believe may conceal a weapon or other prohibited items. Passengers with disabilities may also request private screenings, but if the airline has the kind of technology that makes private security checks unnecessary,
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