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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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CI2025 Boston | Register Now
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Registration is open for CI2025 Boston. Register today and plan to join us in Boston. Dr. Nancy M. Young has been selected to deliver the annual Niparko Memorial Lecture at CI2025 Boston, on “Language Prediction to Improve Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants.”
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Special Interest Group (SIG) Luncheons will be held on Thursday and Friday during CI2025. Adult Rehabilitation and Student Mentorship sign-up is available now. More SIGs to come!
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(Re)Habilitation Connect Forum at CI2025 Boston | Guiding Intervention in Cochlear Implant Care for Children and Adults. This will focus on two topics:
- Cochlear Implants in single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss
- Cochlear Implants when deafness exists with one or more concomitant conditions.
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Field Trip: Mass Eye and Ear is an international facility and home to the world's largest hearing and vision research centers. Participants on this visit will have the opportunity to interact with researchers and visit labs to learn about two unique topics: implantable microphone technology and the Temporal Bone Lab. Sign up to visit the lab on Saturday May 3 immediately following the conference.
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Ask the Audiologist | Blog
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"I think I may be a candidate for a cochlear implant but I’m not sure it will be covered by my health insurance. How can I determine that?" Check out the Ask the Audiologist blog to find the answer to this question and submit your own!
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Registration for Listen CI Camp Opens January 24th
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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. Held annually in Estes Park, Colorado, the camp welcomes families for four days and three nights of sharing success.
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Oberkotter Foundation Welcomes Cedric Pritchett MD, MPH, to its Board of Trustees
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Dr. Cedric Von Pritchett, M.D., MPH, has been selected to serve on The Oberkotter Foundation Board of Trustees. Dr. Pritchett's experience adds to the Foundation's leadership as they shepherd in a new era of pediatric hearing healthcare. Dr. Pritchett is an Associate Professor with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, a member of the Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, a fellow of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Surgeons, and a valued member of ACI Alliance.
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ACI Alliance Calls for Universal cCMV Screening
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The American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance is pleased to present our position statement for universal screening for cytomegalovirus (cCMV). As 1 in every 200 US newborns has cCMV and delayed identification precludes timely intervention, the ACI Alliance Board of Directors urged the development and publication of a comprehensive statement to support policy efforts for screening at the state and national levels and highlight the importance of medical intervention. Newborn testing for cCMV enables appropriate diagnosis and intervention by multidisciplinary teams to support newborns and their families.
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Transportation Department Publishes Final Rule on Disability Accommodations
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The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the final rule to strengthen its regulation implementing the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) as required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. While the rule primarily focuses on protecting those who utilizes wheelchairs and scooters, we are pleased that it stressed training for all staff on noticing and accommodating those with hearing and visual loss as well as requiring flexibility. ACI Alliance met with Congressional staff during the creation of the legislation.
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Disparities among Different Countries in Access for Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss
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Timely diagnosis and management of pediatric sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is essential for best outcomes. This study evaluated the differences of health access among cochlear implant (CI) centers of countries with different health care systems.
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Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
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Volume 9, Issue 2 of the Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (JEHDI) has just been published. The Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention is a semi-annual scholarly peer-reviewed online publication dedicated to advancing Early Hearing Detection and Intervention by publishing articles that describe current research, evidence - based practice, and standards of care.
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Authored by Julia Z. Sarant, Peter A. Busby, Adrian J. Schembri, Robert J. S. Briggs, Colin L. Masters and David C. Harris
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COCHLEA: Longitudinal Cognitive Performance of Older Adults with Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants at 4.5-Year Follow-Up
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of cochlear implant use on longitudinal cognitive performance, as this intervention may be an effective method of modifying cognitive outcomes for older adults with significant hearing loss.
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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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