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Sometimes, just knowing there are others in the same situation can make a world of difference for a patient or caregiver. Having an opportunity to talk to someone who has been through a similar experience can be both encouraging and healing.
The following are some support groups that deal with hearing loss:
The CNI Center for Hearing offers support groups for adults with or considering cochlear implants, as well as for parents whose children either have cochlear implants or are candidates for cochlear implants. If you are interested in learning more about the groups, please contact Judith Stucky at 303-806-7416 or jstucky@TheCNI.org.
CNI Teen ThingThe CNI Teen Thing offers a variety of events and activities for hearing impaired youth in the local community. Underwritten by private and corporate contributions, these opportunities for young people to gather, have fun and learn from each other are invaluable.
For more information on future events, please contact Linda Ellis at dalin31672@aol.com.
Rebuilding Together
The teens frequently participate in "Rebuilding Together" projects - a program that aids low-income senior citizens with repairs and painting in their homes (see below for a recap of last year's activities).
On one of our projects, we had a total of 15 teens and adults participating in painting inside a house to make it beautiful and help to brighten up the rooms. The homeowner was very pleased with our enthusiasm and results to upgrade her home. Her house really needed some painting and we were more then willing to help.
These tasks cannot be accomplished without the teens and adults who come to be part of this project. You can see and feel that it is very important to everyone working, to give a part of themselves to help someone else. That feeling of helping someone, who really deserved to have this project, makes everyone feel proud to accomplish it. In turn, I am proud to have such a caring and gifted team. Thanks to all for making this so wonderful and inspiring.
—Linda Ellis
This group's mission is to support cochlear implantees and their families. For information,
"Nucleus Forum" by Cochlear AmericasAn online mailing list where people who are considering a cochlear implant or have a cochlear implant can converse, via e-mail, about topics related to the cochlear implant experience. To join, go to Community Connections on the Cochlear Americas website, where you can click Join Nucleus Forum.
You can request postings to be sent to you either in "Immediate" or "Digest" format. Unless you have the Immediate postings forwarded to a file, receiving each posting as they come can rapidly fill up your e-mail inbox.
"Bionic Ear Association" by Advanced Bionics CorporationAn online organization of people who use cochlear implant technology, those who are evaluating the technology and hearing health professionals. Members can be placed in contact with other people and families with similar backgrounds, such as location, cause of hearing loss, age, etc. To join, go to Bionic Ear Association website's CARE section and click on "Join B.E.A."
An online resource to help cochlear implant candidates get in touch with cochlear implant recipients and benefit from their valuable knowledge and experience. To join, go to www.hearingcompanions.com and click on Join HC.
Formerly
known as SHHH (Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People), the Hearing Loss
Association of America provides information, education, support
and advocacy. You can find
a local chapter at the HLAA website.
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