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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.
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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CI2026 Chicago Registration Will Open Next Week - Save The Date
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Early Bird rates will end Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Register early for CI2026 Chicago to take advantage of the best rates and secure your place at this premier cochlear implant conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to join leading experts, clinicians, educators, and researchers from around the world.
Looking for something to do in Chicago while you are in town for CI2026? See all the city has to offer on the visitor information center website. Don't forget to book your hotel room early, there are limited rooms available at the block rate.
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LISTEN TO THIS is a global initiative connecting healthcare professionals, academic institutions, policymakers, patient organizations, community leaders, and loved ones. Their mission is to raise widespread awareness of hearing health, support new research and education, and drive meaningful change to help improve everyday life for millions. ACI Alliance was pleased to participate in the inaugural LISTEN TO THIS event at the Danish Embassy in Washington DC focused exploring “Hearing loss and cognitive health: Addressing a silent risk of dementia.” We look forward to continued engagement with this important coalition.
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Cochlear North America Wins Dual Honors at 2025 Hearing Health and Technology Matters Innovator Awards
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Cochlear North America is proud to announce its recognition as a gold winner in two categories at the prestigious 2025 Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) Innovator Awards. The company received top honors in both the Auditory Implants – Cochlear Implants category for the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa® System, and the Auditory Implants – Bone Conduction Implants category for the Baha® 7 Sound Processor and Non-Surgical Sound Processor.
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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. View her recorded webinars on our website.
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Older Adults with Hearing Loss
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Cochlear implants in older adults are increasingly common and can be very successful in improving hearing, communication, and overall quality of life. Age alone is not a contraindication — outcomes depend more on factors like duration of deafness, cognitive function, and neural health than on chronological age.
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Save the Date | International CI Day, February 25
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Cochlear implants provide meaningful access to sound for those with more severe hearing loss. Even the most advanced hearing aids may not overcome the hearing difficulties associated with moderate to profound hearing loss. A cochlear implant bypasses the damaged areas of the cochlea and may provide improved hearing abilities for speech understanding and the perception of music and environmental sounds.
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Learning on TAP (TAP for short) is an innovative WHO blended learning resource for primary health care workers. Hosting online modular courses on a range of health topics including assistive technology and sensory functions (eyes and ears).
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Founded in 2001 and adopted by the Listen Foundation in 2018, Listen CI Camp is a one-of-a-kind program supporting pediatric cochlear implant (CI) recipients and their families in achieving a life of independence in a world of listening and spoken language (LSL). The camp fosters an inclusive environment where CI recipients and their families learn, connect, and grow together. Through recreational activities, peer mentoring, and educational workshops, participants gain the confidence and skills needed to navigate the CI journey. Registration opens January 23 - save the date!
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FDA Approved CI For Youngest Infant Population
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The FDA has approved an expanded indication for MED-EL cochlear implants for children 7 months and older with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. This approval also includes expansion of audiologic and speech indications for children aged 12 months and older.
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Tip of the Month: State legislatures are critical to support of CI Access. State decisions decide who and what is covered by Medicaid, EHDI support, and more. Now is a good time to review who your representatives are and the length of a congressional session.
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Reintroduction of the Stop CMV Act | What You Should Know
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The bipartisan Stop CMV Act has been reintroduced, aiming to expand federal support for congenital CMV screening and early detection of infant hearing loss. Stay informed, connect with other advocates, and learn how this legislation could strengthen early identification efforts nationwide.
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ACI Alliance SIG is Exploring Patient Perceptions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Healthcare Providers
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Have you ever had a healthcare provider who was deaf or hard of hearing (DHH)? Would you be interested in having a provider who is DHH? We want to hear about your experiences and preferences! The ACI Alliance Professionals with Hearing Loss SIG is conducting a study exploring patients' experiences and preferences regarding hearing healthcare providers.
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Authored by: Ullauri, Alejandra; Kanaris, Achilles; Pritchett, Cedric V.; Velez, Alexa; Zhan, Kevin Yizhe
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Patient Navigators in Cochlear Implant Services: A Survey of Current Practices and Utilization
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Patient Navigators (PNs) are uncommon in CI programs but are seen as highly valuable for addressing emotional, logistical, and systemic barriers. We offer a definition for the PN role to facilitate models of integration. As CI programs embrace both the existing disparities to care and the overall underutilization of CIs, integrating PNs into CI teams merits thoughtful consideration.
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Authored by: Briggs, Robert; Tari, Sylvia; Rousset, Alexandra; English, Ruth; Hersbach, Adam; Cowan, Robert
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Evaluation of a Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant in Adults With Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss
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This study demonstrated the feasibility of the totally implantable cochlear implant (TICI) Research System to provide patient benefit in both IH and EH modes. No fundamental problem with the use of a transcutaneous microphone was detected. These findings support further development of the TICI design and approach.
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Authored by; Nikki Philpott; Birgit Philips; Jan-Willem Wasmann; Enrico Migliorini; Bas van Dijk; Emmanuel A. M. Mylanus; Wendy J. Huinck
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Individualized home-based phoneme training for adult cochlear implant users reduces phoneme confusion errors
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By addressing specific phoneme confusion errors through tailored training materials, home-based individualized rehabilitation may contribute to improved speech understanding and communication outcomes. This app-based, self-paced training method provides adult CI users with greater autonomy and empowerment within their home environments.
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Authored by: Stephanie M. Younan; Emmeline Y. Lin; Brooke Barry; Arjun Kurup; Karen C. Barrett; Nicole T. Jiam
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Overcoming the Challenge of Singing Among Cochlear Implant Users: An Analysis of the Disrupted Feedback Loop and Strategies for Improvement
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The standard CI signal creates a fundamental neurophysiological barrier to singing. Overcoming this requires a paradigm shift toward holistic, patient-centered care that moves beyond speech-centric goals. Integrating personalized, music-based rehabilitation with advanced CI programming is essential for improving vocal production, fostering musical engagement, and ultimately enhancing the overall quality of life for CI users.
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Authored by: Emily R. Spitzera; Alexandria Juliet Lichtla; Susan B. Waltzmana
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Long-Term Educational, Occupational, and Speech Perception Outcomes
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Adults who received CIs as children demonstrate excellent educational and occupational outcomes, surpassing those of the general US population. Early implantation and the absence of additional disabilities positively influence these outcomes. Continued investigation of nonspeech outcomes and the factors that influence them is essential to provide better support services for future cohorts.
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Authored by: Nassiri, Ashley M; Saoji, Aniket A; DeJong, Melissa D; Tombers, Nicole M; Lohse, Christine M; Driscoll, Colin L. W; Neff, Brian A; Haynes, David S; Daher, Ghazal S; Borah, Bijan J; Moriarty, James P; Carlson, Matthew L
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Highly Coordinated Cochlear Implant Care With Remote Programming: Clinical, Financial, and Implementation Outcomes for the Complete Cochlear Implant Care (CCIC) Model
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The Complete Cochlear Implant Care (CCIC) model is a highly coordinated care delivery model reducing and condensing in-person visits for cochlear implant (CI) patients, leveraging telehealth and remote programming. Clinical, quality-of-life, implementation, patient experience, and financial outcomes of the clinical trial are reported. The CCIC model has the potential to dramatically streamline hearing health care delivery and reduce out-of-pocket costs for CI recipients.
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Submit Your Survey for Distribution in February
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Twice a year—in February and August—we solicit and electronically distribute surveys submitted by members. This has resulted in valuable publications, presentations at our meetings, and improvements in clinic services. Submit your survey to Donna Sorkin; dsorkin@acialliance.org by January 30th to be distributed in February to our members.
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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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