Travel Tips for the Deaf and Hearing-Impaired. This article addresses travel tips for the deaf and hearing impaired. Click here for the full article. If you have trouble with your ears plugging while flying, be sure to mention this to your physician for a possible medical remedy. If you deaf or hearing impaired and are part of a tour group, be sure to sit towards the front of the bus, tram, or train to better understand the guide.
Background noise can cause problems for the traveling deaf or hearing impaired.
Reduce background noise, if possible, by positioning yourself away from noise sources such as kitchens or open windows. When dining out during your travels arrive early and ask for quiet seating to reduce background noise and facilitate your hearing and understanding. Inform travel professionals of your deafness or hearing impairment and how they may help you to hear and understand better.