CIICA Events
We have two types of CIICA EVENTS: CIICA LIVE and CIICA CONVERSATIONS.
CIICA LIVE events have presentations from our global Community Members on a specific topic that has been suggested, and discussion is encouraged in the chat room. They last 90 minutes, are captioned and the presentations are available afterward for those who missed them or would like to share them.
CIICA CONVERSATIONS are for small groups to discuss a suggested topic for a short time: one hour. The conversations are facilitated by some of our Community Members, captioned and the summary of the issues which emerged are published on the website afterward.
SPECIAL EVENT: CIICA'S GLOBAL CONFERENCE, CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION. Brussels, May 9/10 2024 - see below.
Below you can see the forthcoming Events and those which have already taken place. Do have a look at previous topics that interest you – and share the presentations and the summaries.
Summaries of our CONVERSATIONS
All our CIICA CONVERSATIONS produce an agreed summary of the issues raised. Discover a range of Summaries, from Tinnitus to Rehabilitation, Young Adults to Person-Centered Care, and The Living Guidelines available here! Useful for your advocacy work!
Person Centered CI Services: Can we measure them?
Led by Kris English and Paul Sommer this one hour conversation explored further the issues of Person Centered CI services, what they look like, and how they can be assessed. Paul is an expert in patient engagement and a CI user himself. READ THE SUMMARY.
CIICA CONVERSATION: PARENTS INFLUENCING POLICY AND DECISION MAKERS
This Parent Conversation focussed on how parent groups have influenced public policies on hearing loss and deafness and influenced decision makers. How do you access government and how do you influence them? Sharing successes and challenges around the globe: How do you keep going? READ THE SUMMARY OF THE CONVERSATION HERE.
YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI: WHAT CAN/CAN’T WE REALLY DO WITH A CI?
Led by Jehan Daboo and Holly Loach, this one-hour conversation delved into the capabilities and limitations of cochlear implants. We debunked common myths and discussed the real-life impact on cochlear implant users.
CIICA LIVE: CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION
CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION, our live conference in Brussels was an amazing event with 100 delegates from 29 countries, including 38 CI users. This CIICA LIVE on line event, chaired by Professor Holly Teagle, heard further from some of the speakers as they shared reflections and plans which have emerged from this vibrant meeting. It also shared our new resource - A Practical Guide to CI Advocacy. Have a look a the resource and at the captioned presentations.
CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION: FIRST GLOBAL CONFERENCE MAY 2024
CIICA's first conference: GLOBAL CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION, in Brussels at our legal home was inspiring and global. 100 delegates from 27 countries spent 2 days communicating, exploring their advocacy successes and challenges. With over a third of the participants CI users or parents, there was true representation - Nothing about us without us was a reality! Photos and presentations here now.
CIICA CONVERSATION: YOUNG ADULTS: ACCESS TO MUSIC, THEATRE, CINEMA
This Conversation shared experiences of playing music, singing, and listening to music. It also considered accessibility at the theatre and in the cinema.
CIICA CONVERSATION: Parents’ Groups: Changing Mindsets: How do you do it?
World Hearing Day 2024 is about Changing Mindsets. How do you change mindsets about deafness in the family and about CI? How does your group do it? Are you successful? READ THE SUMMARY OF THE INSPIRING DISCUSSION.
