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.
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.
CIICA LIVE: DELIVERING PERSON AND FAMILY CENTRED CI SERVICES
The presentations at this exciting CIICA LIVE event explored the concept and provision of Person and Family Centered Care in CI Services, following on from our Conversations, and the input to our global survey. What does it look like from the point of view of users, families and providers? Have a look - PDFS and captioned videos available now.
CIICA LIVE: OUR ADULT SURVEY: EXPLORING THE ISSUES
There were over 1000 responses to our global survey of adults with CI - what services would you like and what are you getting? This inspiring CIICA LIVE event explored some of the issues emerging from your responses: funding, lifelong services, decision making, peer groups and counselling services. PDFs and Captioned videos available now.
CIICA LIVE: Young people with CI, our opportunities and challenges
This inspiring session was chaired by Bowen Tang, CI User, and President of the International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People, IFHOHYP. We heard from young CI users from around the globe about their experiences of the challenges and opportunities at home, school, higher education and work. SEE THE PDFs AND CAPTIONED PRESENTATIONS.
CIICA LIVE: The Global Barriers to CI for children
What are the global barriers to CI in children - and to the services they require? A lively session revealed not only the challenges but the passion which individuals and groups bring to the issues - chaired by Eddie Mukaaya of Uganda. SEE THE PRESENTATIONS.
CIICA LIVE: The Impact of the Pandemic on CI users, Families and Services
On the eve of International CI day and our first birthday the topic was the Global Impact of the Pandemic on CI users, families and services. Our global network shared their experiences of the huge impact of the pandemic. SEE THE PRESENTATIONS AND THE VIDEO ON OUR HOMEPAGE.
CIICA LIVE: Adult CI Rehabilitation: What is needed?
Adult CI Rehabilitation, is an often neglected area. Adult CI users discussed their experiences, what is provided and what is needed. Clearly the term Rehabilitation doesn't describe it! READ THE SUMMARY OF THE CONVERSATION.
CIICA LIVE: CI Funding – Challenges and Priorities
We explored the evidence for the cost-effective arguments for CI, and funding CI provision globally by advocacy groups. 122 registrants from 34 countries shared the energising presentations. SEE THE PRESENTATIONS.
CIICA LIVE: CI Advocacy: how do we do it?
"Generating a collective conscience." Joan Zamora, Spain Over 100 registered from 32 countries exploring how effective user led advocacy can change CI provision. SEE THE PRESENTATIONS.