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Cochlear Implant Connections for Teens

Summer Camps (Recorded 15 April 2025)

 

Resources for traveling to summer camps: 

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is operated by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme Limited. The company was created in 2016 to help people with hidden disabilities navigate and find help in public places, by providing sunflower lanyards to provide for people with hidden disabilities to signal their need for extra help in public.

HDS - Global

Flying Accommodations: TSA Cares provides information on security procedures aimed to help passengers with disabilities, medical conditions and individuals needing additional assistance to better prepare for the security screening process.

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares

Captioning for Teens with Hearing Loss (3 Nov 2025):

Back to School Webinar: Talking to Teachers About Hearing Loss (12 Aug 2025):

Additional Webinar Topics Will Include:

  • Access to Educational and Extracurricular Activities
  • Developing Support Networks
  • Cochlear Implants in the Classroom
  • Building Confidence to Negotiate Higher Education and Workplaces

 

Lexi Finigan, the Voice of the Lead Character EI Deafo (Apple TV+), who is also CI Recipient, shares her experience with the show and her experience as a cochlear implant recipient voicing Cece.

Read our full interview with Lexi here: EL Deafo - American Cochlear Implant Alliance

And her article in our newsletter here: parents_perspective_finigan.pdf

Connecting with other teens who have cochlear implants can be incredibly valuable. Support groups and online communities provide a space for sharing experiences, advice, and encouragement.

 Lexi Finigan standing behind her table at the CI2025 conference  

Key Considerations for Teens:

  • Individual Needs: The benefits and specific connections a teen experiences will depend on their individual hearing loss, how long they've had the implant, and the support they receive.

  • Ongoing Support: Regular check-ups with audiologists and ongoing therapy are crucial to ensure the teen is getting the most out of their cochlear implant.

  • Self-Advocacy: As teens mature, it's important for them to learn how to advocate for their own hearing needs in different environments.

Teen Support from CI Companies (Advanced Bionics, Cochlear Americas, MED-EL): 

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.