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Tag Archives: HLAA
Considering a Cochlear Implant? Here’s What You Should Know.
I’ve written about the cochlear implant and my own personal experiences with it many times on this blog, but a coworker suggested that I write a more detailed overview of the steps in the process of getting one. First off, there’s an evaluation process. When I first lost my hearing in my right ear, I [...]
Join the “Get in the Hearing Loop” Campaign
The Hearing Loss Association of America and the American Academy for Audiology started a public education campaign in June 2010 to recruit churches, meeting halls, and even subways to get hearing loops. Hearing loops are copper wires that are installed underneath the floor usually, and a hearing aid or cochlear implant can pick up sound [...]
Hearing Assistive Technology Training at Gallaudet
I am seriously considering a 2 day training session on the latest hearing technologies including hearing aids, cochlear implants and alert devices. For more information visit HLAA’s website: http://www.hearingloss.org/learn/hat_training.asp You’ll need to apply, but the conference and hotel is paid for, as well as several meals. I think it would be an awesome opportunity.
American Council for the Blind Convention 2011
Lots of great conventions happening this summer. I want to go to the HLAA convention sometime in the next few years. You should check out John’s blog: Hearing Change, Seeing Promise. He writes a first hand account on the ACB 2011 convention in Reno. http://jmiller7911.blogspot.com/ Conventions are a great way to learn more about new [...]
Living with the Cochlear Implant and Hearing Ear Dog
The following entry is from my friend Rosemary, also a member of the Hearing Loss Association of America who graciously shared her story about her experiences with bilateral cochlear implants and hearing ear dog. I have had a progressive hearing loss since I was a teenager…I am now 66, about to turn 67 next week. [...]
Amazing Breakthrough for Cochlear Implant Users
A cochlear implant is a device implanted into the ear through the cochlea, a snail shaped organ in the middle ear. It uses anywhere from 16-22 electrodes and stimulates the auditory nerve. Everyone I’ve talked to who have gotten a cochlear implant have said that it has been life changing for them. I heard recently [...]
