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deafygravity

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hello,
I'm thinking of either studying abroad or taking a vacation in Europe - multicoutnry, if possible. Problem = interpreters. No travel agency that I have spoken with are willing to pay for an interpreter and I've searched for a tour or study abroad that might *just* be deaf friendly. Has anyone else gone to study abroad in Europe? Vacation with a tour? I did think of doing it through school but they all are either one-country or too expensive or won't fit my needs. I most want to go (at least) London, Paris and Rome. (Germany being a fringe benefit). Anyone have ideas?
 
Bring a friend who knows sign language. Problem solved. :lol:
 
I studied abroad and experienced many difficulties. I was unable to read lips of the natives who were speaking english and sign language was different. Could you learn the sign language of the area before hand? Though I struggled, I'd loved it. Perhaps request everything in text? Some of the areas I went on, the tour buses had closed captions on the TV which was very helpful.

Jaden
 
If you go as part of a study abroad program, the school is responsible for insuring that a terp goes with you.
 
deafygravity said:
hello,
I'm thinking of either studying abroad or taking a vacation in Europe - multicoutnry, if possible. Problem = interpreters. No travel agency that I have spoken with are willing to pay for an interpreter and I've searched for a tour or study abroad that might *just* be deaf friendly. Has anyone else gone to study abroad in Europe? Vacation with a tour? I did think of doing it through school but they all are either one-country or too expensive or won't fit my needs. I most want to go (at least) London, Paris and Rome. (Germany being a fringe benefit). Anyone have ideas?
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There are several AD'ers on here from Europe.

Be friends with them and I'm sure that you will be shown around.
 
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