Just For Kids

Meet Bionic BuddyBesides being a very cute monkey, Bionic Buddy is Advanced Bionics' mascot that helps kids understand what a cochlear implant is and how they use it to improve their hearing.
Meet MelodyBionic Buddy has a new baby sister! Born in early 2007, Melody joins the Bionic Family.
Join the Bionic Family on Buddy and Melody's Journey to Hearing and learn more fun facts about your favorite monkey family!
2009 BEA Kids Calendar
Order a 2009 calendar. View photos and quotes from the calendar kids.
Bionic Buddy Coloring Book The Bionic Buddy Coloring Book introduces children to the process of getting a cochlear implant. Use this book to help children become familiar with the cochlear implant procedure.
The Adventures of Bionic Buddy Online Cartoon
This short, captioned cartoon is a narrated and version of the Bionic Buddy Coloring Book. Use this cartoon to help children going through the cochlear implant process themselves, or use it in the classroom as an aid to teach other young classmates.

Children with Cochlear Implants
Learn more about the experiences of other children who have cochlear implants.
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