Peer Support
Connecting with other cochlear implant recipients and families is an important part of the hearing journey. The Bionic Ear Association (BEA) offers you a community of cochlear implant recipients, families, volunteers and staff to support you throughout your hearing journey. Read our recipient stories, find a mentor, check out our online community, and participate in the BEA community. The programs and services listed below will assist you as you create connections and form friendships that will help you or your child take full advantage of life with cochlear implants.
Get connected to a cochlear implant community: Learn how a free membership in the Bionic Ear Association, sponsored by Advanced Bionics, can benefit you and your family.
Get one-on-one support: Talk to a mentor who will guide you through the process of getting cochlear implants.
Mentorship>>
Recipient Stories
Meet adults and parents of children who are hearing with cochlear implants.
Recipient Stories>>
Blogs
Get the inside story: Learn from cochlear implant recipients as they describe their
hearing journeys through online diaries.
Blogs>>
Online Community
Make new friends: Hearingjourney.com is an active online network of recipients ready to support and guide you through your hearing journey.
Online Community>>
Hearing Loss Organizations
Find organizations supporting consumer awareness of hearing health, early identification and intervention of hearing loss, and cochlear implants
Hearing Loss Organizations>>
Have more questions?
Connect to a MentorTalk to a recipient
Visit Hearing JourneyJoin the online community
Contact the Bionic Ear AssociationReach our support network
