Lisa G.

Pittsburgh, PA
  • Mother of 2
  • Freelance Journalist
  • Genetic Hearing Loss
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    Implanted Age: Young Adult
    Hearing Loss: Since Birth
    Implanted: Left

    My favorite thing about my AB cochlear implant is:
    the rechargeable battery.

    With my AB cochlear implant, I can:
    hear high frequency sounds that I couldn't hear before.

    My favorite sound is:
    my children's laughter.

    I chose AB because:
    of the technology.

    I am a BEA Mentor because:
    I remember what it was like deciding whether to get an implant. It's an overwhelming process and can be made easier when talking to people who have been through it.

    I can help cochlear implant candidates by:
    being candid about my experiences.

    About Me:
    I was born profoundly deaf and raised to lipread and speak. I wore hearing aids my whole life until I got my implant a few years ago. Now I’m a hybrid: I wear a digital HA and a CI. I have a Masters in Journalism from UC Berkeley and like to educate others about people with disabilities.