It is that time of year again, traveling season, when I find myself living out of my suitcase. Normally my biggest concern when preparing for a trip is to make sure I don't over pack, because I always seem to do that. But for families with a child who has cochlear implants, like those The Center for Hearing and Speech serve, traveling during the holiday season takes much more planning.
While browsing the world wide web recently I happened to stumble upon these handy travel tips to aid those with children who have cochlear implants. The great people at Cochlear Americas have created this helpful list to make preparation for your holiday vacation stressfree, well less stressful.
I hope you have a great holiday season and safe travels. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 713-523-3633 or e-mail us at info@centerhearingandspeech.org.
Happy traveling!
Ramsay M. McCoy
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Travel Tips, Airport Security
Traveling with a cochlear implant is easy, but its important to plan ahead. Make sure you know where you can go for help. Before you leave, visit Find a Clinic.
Also, ask your audiologist for a paper copy of your current MAP(s). Make sure to bring the copy on your trip. If for some reason your implant needs to be programmed while you’re away, just visit, or call a Nucleus clinic with your MAP copy in hand. If you don’t have a copy with you, don’t worry. The clinic can still program the implant or receive your maps via computers from your clinic.
Use the selections below to learn how you can travel with confidence.