Cochlear implant technology has opened up a new world of hearing and improved the quality of life for many people. As an added bonus, there is technology available that can improve personal listening experiences even further. Often called assistive listening devices, these tools are becoming popular accessories for people with hearing loss by providing enhanced hearing experiences in a wide variety of ways:
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Advanced Bionics Receives Canadian Approval for HiFocus Mid-Scala Array
Survey for Parents of CI Kiddos
The Sonova Group, the parent company of Advanced Bionics, is conducting a survey. Parents of CI Kiddos of any make are welcome to participate. The company is especially looking for MED-EL users!
Calling all parents! Do you have a child with a cochlear implant? If so, the Sonova Group invites you to apply to participate in a study about pediatric cochlear implants. Those who qualify and complete the research project will receive a gift in appreciation of their participation. Sign up now! http://bit.ly/Yenz7D
“We are hopeful”: Cochlear implants campaign gets boost
THE CAMPAIGN IN IRELAND RUN BY parents to have children fitted with two cochlear implants instead of the standard one has received a new boost.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is among those who has pledged his support to the Happy New Ear campaign, and met with Deanna Cairns and her son Billy (4) last week after he brought up the issue in the Dáil.
Interview with Author Arlene Romoff
The American Academy of Audiology interviewed Arlene Romoff about bilateral cochlear implants and implant failures. Read more!
First Retinal Implant to Receive FDA Approval
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first treatment to give limited vision to people who are blind, involving a technology called the “artificial retina.”
With it, people with certain types of blindness can detect crosswalks on the street, burners on a stove, the presence of people or cars, and sometimes even oversized numbers or letters.
Developed over 20 years by Dr. Mark S. Humayun, an ophthalmologist and biomedical engineer at the University of Southern California’s Doheny Retinal Institute, the artificial retina was inspired by cochlear implants for the deaf.
Read more on the New York Times.
Sinn Féin Comments on Bilateral coverage in Ireland
CochlearimplantHELP has been reporting on the lack of coverage for bilateral implants for children in Ireland, and following the Happy New Ear Campaign since its inception. Now Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams lends his support!
Cochlear CEO Chris Roberts on Navigating a Disaster
The CEO of Cochlear describes his well-received response to the CI500 series recall. Read more in the Australian business journal Leading Company.




