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Greg and Stephanie H.

Brentwood, TN
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  • 2 Children with implants
  • Max - 7rs old, CI at age 1
  • Claire - 4 yrd old, CIs at age 1 and 3

Implanted Age: Toddler/Preschooler
Hearing Loss: Since Birth
Implanted: Both Ears

Even though they are profoundly deaf, with their CIs, Max and Claire are listening and speaking. The CI is a life-changing technology for our children!
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Howard S.

Newton, MA
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  • Engineering Professional
  • Sequential Bilateral
  • Father

Implanted Age: Middle-aged Adult
Hearing Loss: Sudden
Implanted: Both Ears

After struggling with a hearing aid for 12 years, the implants had a dramatic impact on my life.
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Karen K.

Newtonville, MA
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  • Mother of three sons
  • Bilateral Recipient
  • Born deaf due to maternal rubella

Implanted Age: Middle-aged Adult
Hearing Loss: Since Birth
Implanted: Both Ears

After growing up as an oral deaf person, bilateral CIs have given me broader and expanded language abilities.
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Matt M.

Little Rock, AR
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  • Father of 3 girls
  • 2 Daughters with Bilateral Cochlear Implants
  • The Girls Love Music!

Implanted Age: Young School Age
Hearing Loss: Rapidly Progressive
Implanted: Both Ears

I am the dad of three girls, two of which have bilateral CIs. I'm amazed every day at how well they can hear now and how well they do in school.
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James A.

Leawood, KS
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  • Sequential Bilateral
  • "Techie" Person
  • Professional Career

Implanted Age: Middle-aged Adult
Hearing Loss: Rapidly Progressive
Implanted: Both Ears

I have experienced many phases of hearing loss from sudden loss, hearing aids, single and then bilateral implantation.
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Evelyn G.

San Jose, CA
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  • Cell Phone User
  • Very Active in Community
  • Sequential Bilateral

Implanted Age: Older Adult
Hearing Loss: Slowly Progressive
Implanted: Both Ears

I got my two CI’s and I am not shy anymore. I love being with people and each day is pure joy.
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Jennifer L.

Cedar Grove, NJ
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  • Genetic Hearing Loss
  • Mother of Triplet Boys and a Girl
  • Simultaneous Bilateral

Implanted Age: Infant/Young Toddler
Hearing Loss: Since Birth
Implanted: Both Ears

A mother of four, Jennifer's youngest triplet received bilateral implants in 2008 and is now just a typical 3-year-old who loves to sing!
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Glenice S.

Owatonna, MN
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  • Sequential Bilateral
  • Poet
  • Active in the Community

Implanted Age: Middle-aged Adult
Hearing Loss: Slowly Progressive
Implanted: Both Ears

Since getting my cochlear implants, I enjoy all aspects of my life fully and I’m pursuing activities that I used to only dream about.
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Barbara A.

Boston, MA
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  • Sequential Bilateral CI Recipient
  • Active Adult
  • I love music

Implanted Age: Older Adult
Hearing Loss: Sudden
Implanted: Both Ears

I can now fully participate in all social, sporting, volunteer and family activities without hesitation!
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Michael R.

Ashburn, VA
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  • Father of 3
  • Brass Musician
  • Sequential Bilateral

Implanted Age: Young Adult
Hearing Loss: Slowly Progressive
Implanted: Both Ears

Hearing bilaterally has increased my self confidence and brought unimaginable joy to my life and professional career.
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