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Topic: Captioning for Teens with Hearing Loss

The focus of this webinar is the wide-ranging ways that captioning can provide access. We will also discuss how to request captioning and how various laws support its provision in different settings including school, theater, online, and for telephone calls. Lexi will discuss how she’s used captioning in different settings along with tips she’s picked up along the way. Attendees will have ample time during the webinar to ask questions.

You will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. This webinar will also be captioned, recorded, and posted on our website. If you are unavailable at the time this webinar is being offered, please register anyway so that after the webinar, we can email you the link allowing you to view the recorded video at your convenience. 

Please feel free to share this webinar learning opportunity with your family, friends, colleagues, or patients.

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

• View Lexi's presentation
  
  
• View the webinar

•  Email Lexi @ info@acialliance.org

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

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.

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): 

• https://www.advancedbionics.com/sg/en/home/support/listening-resources/teens.html

• https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/home/ongoing-care-and-support/rehabilitation-resources/resources-for-teens

• https://www.medel.com/en-us/support/rehabilitation