Planning a trip as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing traveler doesn’t have to feel overwhelming - it just takes a little intention. Elisa & Michelle took a deaf, hard-of-hearing girls weekend trip to Eugene to try out some hearing-looped venues and the trip was sponsored by eugenecascadesandcoast
If you’re headed to Eugene, Oregon, let elisa.richards and
mama.hu.hears walk you through how to build a DHH-friendly weekend from start to finish. From choosing accessible lodging to finding attractions and restaurants where communication is easier, a little planning goes a long way in turning travel into something joyful instead of stressful.
On this trip we explored some great spots including graduateeugene, cottagetheatre, eugenecascadescoast sciencefactory_eugene, and the mnch_uo Museum of Natural and Cultural History — all places where visual experiences, thoughtful staff, and accessibility options make it easier to relax and enjoy the moment.
A few things that make DHH travel smoother:
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