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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Plan Ahead<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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If you are a guest needing assistance, please plan ahead to avoid any delay or inconvenience during your visit.\u00a0\u00a0 Please contact your airline in advance to request assistance with access in the Airline Terminal as well as boarding a plane, wheelchairs, specific seat assignments, medication storage or dietary needs.\u00a0 Confirm the request prior to your departure day.<\/p>\n

American Airlines Special Assistance webpage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Delta Air Lines Special Assistance webpage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span> Wheelchair Assistance<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Wheelchair assistance is provided by the airlines.\u00a0 This service can be requested from the airline at the ticket counter on the day of travel, but to ensure availability it is recommended that you make a reservation in advance.<\/p>\n

American Airlines Special Assistance webpage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Delta Air Lines Special Assistance webpage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Service Animals<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Relief areas for pets\/service animals around the terminal is located in the grassy area on the east side of the terminal outside the ticketing lobby.\u00a0 A service animal relief area is also available after passenger securing screening opposite Gate 3.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Parking<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Parking for passengers with disabilities is available 24 hours a day in the Short Term and Long Term parking lots.\u00a0 Designated disabled parking spaces are identified with signage.\u00a0 Standard parking rates<\/a>\u00a0 will apply to vehicles parking at public parking facilities that display a disabled parking perming or license tag, except as provided by Florida Statute 316.1964.\u00a0 In accordance with Florida state law, no parking charges will be imposed on any vehicle with special equipment, such as ramps, foot or hand controls, for use by a person with a disability or a vehicle displaying the Florida Toll Exemption Permit:<\/p>\n

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Effective July 1, 2016, disabled veterans displaying a Florida Disabled Veterans license place, issued under Fla. Statute 320.084, s 320.0842 or s. 320.0845 will receive free parking.\u00a0 Below are representation samples of Florida Disabled Veteran license plates:\"Samples<\/p>\n

Patrons eligible for free parking should exit lane 1 with the booth.\u00a0 If an attendant is not in the booth, please press the button located under the “help” flap to call for assistance.<\/p>\n

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Please note: <\/strong>The plate and placards shown below DO NOT qualify for free parking UNLESS the vehicle is equipped with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls, for use by a person with a disability.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrooms and Telephones<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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All public restrooms at the airport are wheelchair-accessible.\u00a0 In addition companion, i.e. family restrooms equipped for patrons with disabilities are located at various locations in the airport.<\/p>\n

TTY and TDD telephones are designed to accommodate passengers with special needs and are located at selected telephone locations.\u00a0 Each unit is marked with the international symbol for TTY\/ TDD.\u00a0 Passengers may also contact the Florida Relay Service from any telephone for directory assistance at:<\/p>\n

(800) 955-8770 (voice)<\/p>\n

(800) 955-8771 (TTY)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Ground Transportation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Car Rentals:\u00a0<\/strong> With advance notice, most car rental companies provide rental cars equipped with hand controls.\u00a0 Contact you rental car company for further details.<\/p>\n