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Listening @ ACI Alliance
Listening is a vehicle for us to share information on cochlear implants and hearing loss with hearing healthcare providers, adult CI recipients (and those exploring CI), parents and family members interested in CI, educators who work with deaf and hard of hearing children, and anyone wanting to learn more about cochlear implants.
ACI Alliance is a not-for-profit organization created with the purpose of eliminating barriers to cochlear implantation by sponsoring research, driving heightened awareness and advocating for improved access to cochlear implants for people of all ages. There is a wealth of information on our
website
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Our work at ACI Alliance follows our mission encompassing research, advocacy, and awareness. Accordingly, Listening covers all three.
We encourage you to share
sign-up
details for this free e-newsletter with patients, family members, colleagues or anyone who may be interested.
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CI2023 Dallas Abstracts Open in August | Key Dates
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Save the date for the CI2023 Abstract Submission site opening in mid-August. Abstracts close October 14. Next year’s CI meeting in Dallas will be held June 7-10. Stay up-to-date with all the key dates for CI2023 by following our website.
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ACI Alliance Collaborates with The Hearing Journal to offer “Tips” for Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients
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The Hearing Journal
July 2022 issue included an article authored by ACI Alliance Executive Director Donna Sorkin: “Tips for Using
Rehab Apps to Improve Listening Skills with Cochlear Implants.” Previous “tips” handouts include how to enjoy music, listening in noisy environments, and optimizing outcomes. All articles are available for free on our website.
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Tuesday Talks: ACI Alliance Cochlear Implant Consumer Advocacy Network Members Lead the Way
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Our next session of Tuesday Talks will kick off in September with our engaging speaker series highlighting developments in cochlear implants and hearing loss.
Presentations will take place virtually over the lunch hour from 12-1PM EST with an opportunity for attendees to
interact with each presenter. All sessions are free to attend and will be captioned.
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2021 ACI Alliance Accomplishments
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We are delighted to publish a listing of our major 2021 Organizational Accomplishments. Our membership, Board of Directors, and hard-working staff were critical to our work and our successes. Of special note are the individuals who serve as ACI Alliance State Champions and step up to address issues at the state and national levels. We wish to thank and acknowledge support from our industry partners who have steadfastly backed our work to advance CI awareness, research, and advocacy.
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Hearing First | Starts Here Awareness Campaign
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Increased awareness of newborn hearing screening (NHS) and the importance of hearing for brain development can reduce delays in amplification or implantation from years or months to those critical early weeks. When parents know what’s at stake, they act urgently.
With that in mind, the Starts Hear national awareness campaign launched to inform soon-to-be parents about newborn hearing screening. The campaign reaches hundreds of thousands of expectant moms where they spend time — on social media, YouTube, and pregnancy websites.
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CMS Publishes Proposed Coverage Expansion for Cochlear Implants Under Medicare
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We are pleased to announce that on July 6, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published details on its proposed coverage expansion for cochlear implants. If adopted, Medicare would broaden candidacy criteria to allow individuals with hearing test scores of >40% and ≤60%. There is an opportunity for 30 days (due date August 5) to comment. If you haven’t done so already, we encourage our members to provide a simple statement acknowledging the thorough work of CMS and supporting the expansion criteria decision as presented.
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ACI Alliance Submits Comments on EHDI
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ACI Alliance submitted comments on the recent HRSA call for information on future program development of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program. We are longtime supporters of EHDI as it is one of the most crucial programs for identifying and supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Our comments address the need for additional support from HRSA to EHDI programs for distribution of accurate, unbiased information to parents; improving family to family support, and engagement of medically underserved communities.
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CI2022 DC Conference Material
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ACI Alliance was delighted to welcome so many participants to CI2022 in Washington, DC in May. We have compiled many resources from the meeting on our website, including videos of Dr. René
Gifford’s Niparko Lecture on “The Evolution of Cochlear Implant Care,” both keynote symposia and the
(Re)Habilitation Connect Forum.
The CI2022 DC resources page also includes selected PowerPoint presentations, podium and poster abstracts, and information on the student poster competition winners.
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Would
you like to have ACI Alliance resources for your patients, families, and
others? Are you an adult or parent advocate for cochlear implant outreach? Visit our website for printable PDF resources including informational
cards, position papers, clinical guidance, our “Tips” series, and more. We are
happy to order and ship materials to your clinic, hospital, or organization.
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Peering Into the Past and Future of Cochlear Implants as They Aid Over One Million Users
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Cochlear implants have been the most successful of neural prosthesis, providing access to sound for one million deaf children and adults all over the world. Since their development in 1984, cochlear implants have enabled their users to recognize spoken words and sentences with clarity.
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Like what you’ve seen? There is no obligation to join to continue receiving
Listening but if you wish to be more involved in ACI Alliance, explore the opportunities for membership.
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P.O. Box 103 | McLean, VA 22101-0103 | Phone: 703.534.6146
Website: https://www.acialliance.org
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