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Celebrating INTERNATIONAL CI DAY and CIICA’s Second Birthday!

Celebrating INTERNATIONAL CI DAY and CIICA’s Second Birthday!
How are you celebrating International CI Day and CIICA Second Birthday? International CI Day was begun by EUROCIU to remember the first CI. This year the theme is Proud to be me. Hear me now.

Humanitarian support for Ukraine

Humanitarian support for Ukraine
We are all devastated by the news from Ukraine and thinking about our friends there and in the neighbouring regions and in Russia. Life has changed so quickly. See the video from Ukraine CI users and the humanitarian support already in action.

CONSULTATION ON THE LIVING GUIDELINES: OPEN UNTIL 31 MAY

CONSULTATION ON THE LIVING GUIDELINES: OPEN UNTIL 31 MAY
The important consultation on the recommendations on the Living Guidelines for Adults is now open until 31 May. See how you can download them and respond.

WORLD HEARING DAY 3 MARCH!

WORLD HEARING DAY 3 MARCH!
WORLD HEARING DAY 3 MARCH 2023 EAR AND HEARING CARE FOR ALL:LET'S MAKE IT A REALITY! Ear and Hearing Problems are among the most common problems encountered in the community.

EUROTRAK SURVEYS:LOW AWARENESS OF CI IN FRANCE, GERMANY AND UK

EUROTRAK SURVEYS:LOW AWARENESS OF CI IN FRANCE, GERMANY AND UK
EuroTrak is the largest comparative multi-country study on hearing loss and hearing aid usage. See the information on the low awareness of CI in UK, France and Germany. What are we doing about this?

EUROCIU: XIII SYMPOSIUM WITH OPCI, ONICI

EUROCIU: XIII SYMPOSIUM WITH OPCI, ONICI
Opening the XIII EUROCIU Symposium in Rotterdam, President Teresa Amat welcomed a packed auditorium to an inspiring conference, where accessibility was key. She emphasised the close work with CIICA and members of CIICA were very happy to contribute to this exciting event and to meet up in person with so many people!

Sharing initial data from our survey of adults with CI: thanks to you all!

Sharing initial data from our survey of adults with CI: thanks to you all!
Thanks to you all, our survey of adults with CI, in collaboration with York Uni, Toronto, had an amazing 1238 respondents. We have begun sharing the initial data and you can look here. We have much more to do with such rich data and replies!

CIICA NETWORK MEETS AND PRESENTS AT HEAL CONFERENCE, COMO

CIICA NETWORK MEETS AND PRESENTS AT HEAL CONFERENCE, COMO
Professor Ferdinando Grandori welcomed everyone back to Como for the first face to face HEAL conference -and CIICA was there too! The conference had its usual great interactive vibe and so good to meet up for the first time for CIICA.

Thanks to all who completed our unique global survey! 1,200 responses from 40 countries!

Thanks to all who completed our unique global survey! 1,200 responses from 40 countries!
Professor Connie Mayer is leading our global survey of adults with CI: what services do they receive and what would they like? We need your help! Please share the links you can find here with colleagues, friends and members and complete it before 30 April.

25th February 2022: Our First Anniversary and International CI day! See videos from our network on the impact of the pandemic.

25th February 2022: Our First Anniversary and International CI day! See videos from our network on the impact of the pandemic.
We are delighted to have reached our first Anniversary and hope you celebrate with us - using the opportunity to advocate for action for increased access to CI globally and particularly in your regions. Have a look here for resources you can use for your website, social media, newsletters, press in your country. See the great videos and hear what people have learnt during the pandemic and how we can move forward.

On Women’s Day, the Malala Fund Celebrates the Achievement of a Doctor with Cochlear Implants

On Women’s Day, the Malala Fund Celebrates the Achievement of a Doctor with Cochlear Implants
The Malala Fund’s campaign to promote the education of young women and girls has featured a young doctor with Cochlear Implants. “I had not seen, read or even heard about a doctor with disabilities so I (mistakenly) believed that medicine wasn’t an option for me,” said 24-year-old doctor Mahrukh Zaidi. Read more of her story […]