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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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CI2022 DC Keynote Speaker
TITLE: Gender Disparities in Healthcare: Gaps in Pay, Publication, and Promotion
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Sarah Bowe MD, EdM is a pediatric otolaryngologist with the U.S. Air Force where she serves as Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology in the San Antonio Military Health System. She also serves as the Deputy Chair of Quality & Safety for the Department of Surgery. Her research interests include medical education, patient safety, quality improvement, value-based care, diversity, equity and inclusion, mentorship, and wellness.
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CI2022 DC (Re)Habilitation Connect Forum | Friday, May 20
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As the ACI Alliance has grown in number and in reach, the awareness of the need to engage and support therapy practitioners and educators in a better way also has grown. The program will emphasize clinically-applicable, research-based information presented by experts followed by Continue the Conversation, an interactive discussion with speakers in a small group format.
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February 15th - Understanding Your Child’s CI Programming Session
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Terry Zwolan PhD, Director of Audiology at Hearing First
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Tuesday Talks: ACI Alliance Cochlear Implant Consumer Advocacy Network Members Lead the Way
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Join us for ACI Alliance’s new speaker series highlighting important upcoming events and developments in cochlear implants and hearing loss. Presentations 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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Late Onset Hearing Loss Awareness
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Late Onset Hearing Loss Awareness week was established in May 2021 to shine a spotlight on a population of young children who go unnoticed and undiagnosed because they passed the newborn hearing screen, but developed hearing loss later on. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness so that families, childcare providers, preschools, pediatricians and others who observe or suspect missed developmental milestones in early childhood will ask the question, “Could this be linked to hearing loss?”
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Parent and Consumer Stories
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El Deafo is a new animated series streaming on Apple TV+ about a young girl who loses her hearing and learns to embrace how that makes her special. Lexi graciously answered ACI Alliance’s questions about her experience with the show and her experience as a cochlear implant recipient voicing Cece.
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SAVE THE DATE!
International Cochlear Implant 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. #InternationalCochlearImplantDay
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Take advantage of our career center to explore job openings posted by other members in the cochlear implant field. As a member, you can post a job for free at your organization. Job seekers do not need to be ACI Alliance members.
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EHDI Reauthorization Turns to the Senate
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In November 2021, HR 5561, The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act of 2021, passed unanimously out of the Energy and Commerce Committee and awaits a full vote by the US House of Representatives. The EHDI program provides funding for infant screening programs and early intervention services for children with hearing loss. We are working collaboratively with related organizations on moving this important legislation forward in the U.S. Senate.
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New Learning Experiences Focused on Audiology
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Discover new learning experiences at Hearing First with an emphasis on the latest in the field of pediatric audiology so you can continue to provide families with the best possible care. Learners have the opportunity to earn Continuing Education credits from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)*new!*, AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language®, and American Academy of Audiology (AAA).
Coming Soon: Audiology Topics Worth Talking About, featuring Dr. Craig Buchman, MD, FACS, Amanda Schaefer, MS, LGC, Dr. Megan Pesch, MD, MS, and Dr. Judith Lieu, MD, MSPH. Join Hearing First for four weeks of learning in March with a featured professional each week to discuss medical assessment and treatment of pediatric hearing loss, genetics of hearing loss, CMV, and unilateral hearing loss. Sign up at the link below to receive emails about this new Hearing First learning series to take your pediatric audiology knowledge and skills to the next level.
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Cochlear Implant Innovation, Research and Advancement (CIRCA) Workshop
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Medical Device Epidemiology Network are cosponsoring a Cochlear Implants Innovation, Research and Advancement (CIRCA) Virtual Workshop on February 1-2, 2022. FDA workshop is free but you need to register in advance. ACI Alliance is proud to be part of the planning committee and have several board members and organizational members, including Board of Directors Chair Dr. Oliver Adunka, Board Members Dr. Meredith Holcomb and Barbara Mellert, and ACI Alliance Executive Director Donna Sorkin, presenting at the workshop.
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Special Education Services for Infants and Children with Cochlear Implants
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One of the most common discussions among parents in online groups is “What services should I be pursuing for my child with a cochlear implant? What exactly is an IFSP and what services are eligible? What should happen during transitions?" To address this important topic ACI Alliance is working with a special team conducting research on parent and professional needs and developing support materials to support the journey that families of children with cochlear implants have during early intervention and into the school years. Please help by taking the attached survey if you work directly with children with hearing loss in early intervention or in school settings, or by sharing this information and the survey link with families in your CI Center, school, or clinic. We are looking for the participation of both parents and professionals to help us develop important resources for all.
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Task Force Guidelines Webinar Series with AudiologyOnline | March 2022
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ACI Alliance is excited to partner with Audiology Online to offer an informative four-course series this March. Registration is free and open now for the first three courses. CEUs are available for Audiology Online 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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