Young Adults with CI

Young People with CI who were implanted as children have a lot to teach us all, including parents and including professionals about their experiences. Have a look at what they have to say and their advocacy activities as a new stakeholder group.

Summaries of CIICA Conversations Young Adults

Summaries of CIICA Conversations Young Adults

Explore a variety of summaries highlighting key issues discussed by young adults with CI, available here!
10 June 2024Read more  
Young Adults with CI – Hear their voices!

Young Adults with CI – Hear their voices!

Hear what young adults with cochlear implants have got to say on International Cochlear Implant Day!
25 February 2024Read more  
WAVE’S IMPRINT: An International Cinematic Experiment

WAVE’S IMPRINT: An International Cinematic Experiment

The VAR Cultural Association are excited to announce the premiere of Wave’s Imprint, an international production coordinated by VAR Cultural Association – Romania, created between July and October 2024.
4 November 2024Read more  
EarBoost+ a new Drybox, my story and why I designed it.

EarBoost+ a new Drybox, my story and why I designed it.

Gargi Agrawalla's experience inspired her to create EarBoost+, a compact and eco-friendly device, as part of her university project.
29 July 2024Read more  
Young Adults Representative at the HLAA Convention 2024

Young Adults Representative at the HLAA Convention 2024

Qais Khan, Coordinator of Young Adults with CI and board member of CIICA, has traveled all the way from the UK to attend an HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) convention in Phoenix, USA.
9 July 2024Read more  
Consultative meeting on the accessibility of the European Youth Centres

Consultative meeting on the accessibility of the European Youth Centres

Qais Khan had the great privilege of attending this consultative meeting in France to discuss the accessibility of the Council of Europe Youth Activities and its European Youth Centres.
1 July 2024Read more  
International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People: Finding Your Voice!

International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People: Finding Your Voice!

From May 27 to June 1 2024, hard of hearing young people from the International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People (IFHOHYP) gathered at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg for a 6-day study session "Finding Your Voice."
4 June 2024Read more  
Young Adults with CI Matter: CIICA’s New Report to Share!

Young Adults with CI Matter: CIICA’s New Report to Share!

Hear what young adults implanted with CIs as children have to say in our report: 'Young People with CI Matter.' Download the report now and watch the video...
8 May 2024Read more  
International  Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People: Advocating for our rights through leadership

International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People: Advocating for our rights through leadership

The International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People (IFHOHYP) works on three levels: educational, informational, advocational. This year, in partnership with the Council of Europe, they held a week-long intensive training to build leadership and advocacy skills. Read more about their work here.....
4 October 2021Read more