Hearing Care and Aids- Pack Your Bags for a Safe Travel

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Hearing Care and AidsPack Your Bags for a Safe
Travel

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• Travelling is all about fun and adventure no
  matter where you are headed. However, any travel
  be it a short road trip with friends or a family
  vacation out of the country, can be a bit
  demanding and stressful for the hard of hearing.
• But it doesnt certainly mean people with hearing
  loss need not travel often or go out at all in
  order for their own safety and convenience. In
  fact, all it needs is a little thoughtful
  planning and the hearing impaired are all set to
  enjoy their travel just as much as anyone else.
• Here we have a few very helpful travel tips and
  considerations for the hard of hearing to land a
  safe and hassle-free outing.

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• What you might face on your day(s) out?
• Difficulty in making or confirming reservations
  in the phone
• Inability to hear or understand airline
  announcements
• Unavailability of special hearing assistances
  like hearing dogs and sign language experts.
• Trouble using hotel or public telephones
• Inability to understand guides, enjoy
  performances and tour activities

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• Making arrangements carefully
• Make travel and transport arrangements in advance
  and make sure you have written confirmation of
  your for your bookings. Also, inform the
  reservation or hospitality staff that youre
  hearing impaired.
• In case, you have stopovers in your journey, go
  for a flight with a longer layover so that you
  have enough time to go through gate change
  procedures and get to your next plane.
• While picking seats, go for the one near the
  cabin stewards for easy and quick access to help.
• Keep your eye on the display board to make sure
  youre aware of the latest flight departure
  information.

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http//www.hassa.com.au/
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• A glance at packing essentials
• Stock up on extra hearing aid batteries, tubing
  and also remote accessories. You can easily get
  spare batteries and other accessories from
  hearing aid providers.
• Pack drying containers, protective cases,
  cleaning tools, extra wax guards to ensure a
  hassle-free hearing experience.
• Make a list of all things necessary for your
  better hearing during your travel well in advance.

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http//www.hassa.com.au/
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• In addition, it is advised to wisely consider who
  will interact with like your accommodator and
  airport staff and how you will contact people in
  case of an emergency when planning your trip.
• Not to mention, talk to your audiologist or
  hearing aid provider beforehand to learn more
  about hearing maintenance and care essentials
  while travelling.

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http//www.hassa.com.au/
reception_at_hassa.com.au
Contact Us

• Visit http//www.hassa.com.au/
• Email reception_at_hassa.com.au
• Contact No. 08 8362 6099
• Address 6 Grenfell Street, Kent Town, S.A. 5067