YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI: WHAT CAN/CAN’T WE REALLY DO WITH A CI?
Holly: I sent my application through (for transport access). I said I had a cochlear implant. I didn’t qualify for it. It came back and they said you qualify if you are deaf but not if you are a cochlear implant user. I explained you have to be deaf to have a cochlear implant.
I have had to learn how to communicate what I need and actually see myself as a deaf person as well as a cochlear implant user.
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.
The CIICA CONVERSATION provides a safe place to share your thoughts and experiences with others in a small group of young adult CI users from around the world. Live captioning will be provided in English and other languages by request.
