Travel Tips for DHH Students and Individuals
Presented by Tina Childress, AuD.
What if I don’t hear the gate change? Can I go through the X-ray machine with my CI? What happens if I get in an accident and I can’t communicate with emergency personnel? What if there’s a fire at the hotel? When you have hearing loss, these concerns are ever-present. We’ll discuss different modes of travel, lodging, emergency identification and ways to be safe on the road and at home. Come and discover some strategies for being a savvy traveler!
Learner Outcomes:
The participant will be able to:
1) Name 2 precautions someone with hearing loss should take if traveling by plane.
2) List 3 types of Hearing Assistive Technology that can be used while traveling.
3) Describe 2 ways that an individual can provide and access emergency information.
