Our executive director Donna Sorkin had the opportunity to speak with Esther Cepeda (Washington Post Writers Group and Syndicated Columnist)about the importance of cochlear implants. Cepeda chronicled her conversation Chron. Cochlear implants are remarkable technological devices that can help deaf people hear again. Donna addressed the challenges of educating and helping the public and even health care professionals understand the treatment. She noted that the information families receive after their child is identified with hearing loss often omits a comprehensive discussion of options so that families can make informed choices for their children with hearing loss.
You can read the full article here.
The mission of the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance is to advance access to the gift of hearing provided by cochlear implantation through research, advocacy and awareness.
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