A day at Belmont Theme Park can be filled with zipping around on fast rides, eating deep-fried foods and winning prizes at your favorite games. Hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying the theme park activities you love.
With some easy accommodations and tips, you can have the best, thrill-filled theme park day of your fall.
Caring for Your Hearing Aids at a Theme Park
Hearing aids can improve every theme park experience. The small devices make it easier for you to communicate with your family, understand safety instructions from the employees and keep you aware of your surroundings. As helpful as the devices are, there are a couple of times when removing your hearing aids is the safest option, including when you’re on a rollercoaster and during any water park activities.
Rollercoasters flip you upside down and backwards, which, while a lot of fun, puts your hearing aids at risk. Before you go on your next ride, remove your devices, store them in a protective case and ask a friend to hold them.
If you’re going to the waterpark, it is wise to remove your hearing aids upon entry and store them in a waterproof case or theme park locker. While many hearing aids have a protective water-resistant coating, none are waterproof. Keep them safely out of harm’s way during your waterpark day.
If your devices do become damaged, make an appointment with your hearing aid specialist to check for any necessary repairs.
Take Advantage of Theme Park Accommodations
More than 1.5 billion people live with hearing loss in the world. Because hearing loss is so prevalent, many amusement parks offer accommodations and perks to those who require them. Accommodations and perks may include assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, captioning options for shows and even discount days for those with hearing loss. Check your local park’s website or call ahead to check if there are any accommodations or perks you may qualify for.
Hearing loss doesn’t need to dampen your theme park day. Whether you like screaming on the fastest rides or hitting the wave pool, following these accommodations and tips will help ensure a fun day.
For more information on managing your hearing loss, contact Rancho Santa Fe Audiology today to make an appointment with one of our specialists.
