Rabu, 30 April 2014

Ways To Make The Most Out Of Deaf Cruise And Travel

By Tracie Knight


Traveling is a way to see the world and meet new people. It is an adventure at every turn. When you travel, you get to see a side of life you never get to see in your daily routine. You get to learn new cultures, meet new people. You get to learn a new language, taste different food, try new things. Traveling is learning while having fun, and it is definitely for everyone.

Though everyone can travel, not everyone gets the chance to. Money and expenses will always be an issue for many. Workaholics will find it hard to leave their desks. Some people get to hear horror stories about the dangers of traveling that they will not be able to muster up the courage to do so. People with disabilities will always think that their condition will get in the way of their vacation. But no, these are petty reasons not to exploring. Even with an auditory disability, you can. Yes, you can enjoy traveling, go on a deaf cruise and travel to places you have always wanted to see. Just make sure to remember these tips.

Check for transportation modes that are deaf friendly. Nowadays, most airlines accommodate people with disability well just as long as you tell them beforehand. There are also lots of ships that do the same. Again, give it to them straight and they will make sure you will be attended to during the entire duration of your trip.

Travel agents can also help you with flight bookings down to hotel reservations. Get yourself an agent who has worked with the deaf before. Your agent can help you pick out the most deaf friendly locations and activities for you to have fun during your vacation.

Not everyone has been with the hearing impaired, so take some ball pens and pads along. Sign language is not really studied by everyone, so there will be times that you will not be able to use it to get your message across. In these cases, you can just jot down what you want so that they will know.

Do not forget to bring your hearing aid. It you use one, that is. Also, bring along an extra on the unlikely event that the one you are using gets broken. Stack up on batteries as well. A lot of things can happen when you are in an unfamiliar territory, so be on your guard.

Inform management ahead that you have auditory problems so that they can make the necessary changes to accommodate you properly. If you want to stay at a hotel, inform them or have your agent tell them of your condition. Most hotels have special features for the hearing impaired. If you plan for a cruise, there are lots of cruises for the deaf with interpreters on board.

Take into consideration your service animal. If you feel more comfortable traveling with a service dog, make sure that you have him covered. There are a lot of places with strict laws regarding animals, so keep that in mind when choosing for a location.

Being deaf is most definitely not a reason why you can not chill out, relax and have fun. You can still do things that most people can, and travel is one of them. Go out, see the world, and live a little. Deaf or not, you deserve a vacation.




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