Here's what WON'T happen during a hearing test. image: Bundesinnung Hörakustiker No one will use a needle, and there will be no request to take off your clothes. Here's what WILL happen: An audiologist will check to make sure you don’t have a build-up of wax in your ears before taking you into an acoustic testing chamber that cuts out outside noise. You’ll put on headphones that cover your ears and listen to tones. You’ll indicate when you first hear the tone. She’ll start at

These travel tips will make getting through air travel easier for the deaf and hard of hearing. Arrange for pre-boarding and have a friend or family member escort you to the gate. Escorts can obtain a gate pass that allows them through security and to the gate. Airlines will often seat you at the front of a plane if you request it to improve lip-reading or if you have a service dog. Take a piece of paper with you explaining your situation and how you’d like to communicate. Sh