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We chat with 24-year-old Max about his first memories as a cochlear implant user, his thoughts on technological developments in the past decades, and what he appreciates most about his hearing.

80-year-old Barbara’s life was changed so much by one cochlear implant, that she decided to get a second cochlear implant!

After using a cochlear implant on one ear for 6 months, Yelena decided get a second CI and shares her experience of what it’s like to go bilateral.

As a parent, you may be focused on developing your child's language and speech skills, but emotionally bonding with your child is just as important.

fter receiving her first cochlear implant at 13 years of age, Ruth talks about how she made the decision to have bilateral cochlear implants as an adult.

Born deaf, 29-year-old Ruth is a singer and has a passion for music. Despite the barriers of hearing loss, Ruth began learning the clarinet at 8-years-old while using high-powered hearing aids. [...]

Have you ever wanted to hear straight from another parent about what it’s like to have a child with hearing loss? Mothers know best, as they say! Meet Chelsea, whose one-year-old son Elijah is a [...]

Samantha is a 24-year-old bilateral cochlear implant recipient bitten by the travel bug. She shares how her implant has enabled her to explore the world. Currently living in Texas, USA, Samantha [...]

Here's why you’d want a second, bilateral cochlear implant, and tips on what you can do to get the most out of it.

Mary Beth Napoli isn't just a Teacher of the Deaf, she's also a MED-EL CI recipient. Here's why she has bilateral cochlear implants.