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.
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.
Person Centred Care: Measuring Quality of Life
This CIICA CONVERSATION offered the opportunity to share your cochlear implant QOL experiences with hearing loss and CI, and hear Teddy McCrackan share how their popular measure of CI Quality of Life was developed with user input. READ THE SUMMARY AND ACCESS THE TOOL.
CIICA Conversations: How’s your social life going?
The seventh conversation for young adults aged 18 to 30 with cochlear implants focused on how your social life is going. This includes managing various environments and situations. READ THE SUMMARY.
CIICA CONVERSATION: WHY PARENTS’ GROUPS?
Parents' groups drive CI services in many parts of the world, but it can be demanding. This Conversation enabled parents to discuss their opportunities and challenges and why they are necessary. READ THE SUMMARY.
CIICA CONVERSATION: Tinnitus and CI users: one person’s hiss is another person’s sizzle
This CIICA CONVERSATION allowed you to explore with others the impact of tinnitus on everyday life. How much you are affected by your tinnitus? In what situations does tinnitus disturb you most? What about tinnitus and audiology appointments? SEE THE SUMMARY HERE
CIICA CONVERSATION: Travels with my Cochlear Implant
This conversation discussed the challenges or barriers that individuals with cochlear implants may encounter while traveling. SEE THE SUMMARY OF THE CONVERSATION
Moving on with Person-Centred Care in CI Services
Our Conversations have explored “reimagining rehab” and the value of person-centered care in CI services – issues also raised when discussing the Living Guidelines project for adults. Where do we go from here? The lively wide ranging conversation discussed the challenging issues for both patients and clinicians - and parents.
