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Deaf-Friendly Restaurants: Dining Out With Confidence 

For people with hearing loss, restaurants can be among the most challenging places to communicate. Background noise, clattering dishes, and multiple conversations can make ordering food or enjoying company stressful. Fortunately, more restaurants are adopting deaf-friendly practices that make dining accessible to all. What makes a restaurant deaf-friendly? Staff trained in clear communication and patience