Advocacy Resources

In this section you will find a number of helpful resources for your advocacy work, and, in particular, you will find CIICA’s new Practical Advocacy Guide, where you will find a developing resource to guide you in your advocacy work, including training resources and videos, and where you can learn from experts and each other.

CI Advocacy In Action 2026 – Presentations Available To Download Now

CI Advocacy In Action 2026 – Presentations Available To Download Now

CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION 2026, BRUSSELS – PDF’S OF PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE NOW! Below are downloadable PDF presentations for each speaker at our 2026 conference in Brussels.  They are arranged by session title, and the chair of each session is pictured. You will find a great deal of inspiring information to follow up whether you were […]
Resource of the Month! Investing in Children’s Hearing: Deaf children and the impact of cochlear implantation

Resource of the Month! Investing in Children’s Hearing: Deaf children and the impact of cochlear implantation

This report explores the transformative impact of cochlear implantation on deaf children, highlighting the benefits of early identification, intervention and ongoing support for language development, education and quality of life.
New resource development: Parents’ voices in low and middle income countries

New resource development: Parents’ voices in low and middle income countries

A new resource development! Parents' Voices In Low & Middle Income Countries. Thanks to all who contributed - 75 stories from 19 countries! Take a look and download the full story book.
Young Adults with cochlear implants: Agenda for change

Young Adults with cochlear implants: Agenda for change

This global report brings together the experiences and voices of young people with CI, exploring the opportunities, challenges and support they need as they move into education, employment and wider society. It offers practical recommendations for more accessible, inclusive CI services and provides a valuable resource to help young adults understand their rights, advocate for their needs and connect with a wider CI community.
Resources available from CIICA.AISBL to support your CI advocacy work

Resources available from CIICA.AISBL to support your CI advocacy work

Here is a wide range of resources on diverse topics. You will find these useful for your advocacy work. This includes research roundups of some of the latest published research papers, relevant to our objectives and their key points for advocacy work.
New Research Briefing for Adults: Seven recent papers to support your advocacy work

New Research Briefing for Adults: Seven recent papers to support your advocacy work

Brian Lamb’s latest review on adult CI is now available: 7 important papers reviewed for you with the major points highlighted when you are advocating for the availability of adult CI.
Adult Hearing Screening: Why Wait?

Adult Hearing Screening: Why Wait?

CIICA are proud to launch our "Adult Hearing Loss & Screening Report", which reviews recent evidence, international guidelines, and policy changes, highlighting the consensus on the value of adult hearing screening and the urgent need for health systems to integrate screening into public health strategies. NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD.
CI Advocacy In Action 2025: Presentations to download!

CI Advocacy In Action 2025: Presentations to download!

In response to your requests, you can find downloadable PDF presentations here, from the speakers at our 2025 conference in Brussels.  You will find a great deal of inspiring information to follow up and to share whether you were there or not!
The positive impact of CI on deaf childrens’ literacy

The positive impact of CI on deaf childrens’ literacy

Historically, the literacy attainments of deaf children have been low -and there is now considerable and growing evidence of the impact of cochlear implantation.  This evidence is summarised in this briefing paper  The Positive Impact of CI on Deaf Children's Literacy. Downloadable.