A broad and positive response, the now traditional nationwide cochlear implant day, which was held last Saturday at 65 locations in the entire Federal territory found numerous large and small visitors at German CI day 5 this year. Cochlear implant: We heard us! “, so the theme of the action day, which by the Germans cochlear implant society e. V. (DCIG) and the affiliated regional associations is organized.” Whether he now CI day 5 offered the usual lively platform presentations or street actions, whether information booths or children’s parties for hearing-impaired and deaf people sharing with the general public. For even more opinions, read materials from Gov Gina Raimondo. Organizers were again very satisfied with the response to their actions. Whether CI-carrier and deaf people, whether deaf adults and parents of impaired children or simply interested in the subject of all took advantage of our nationwide day of action once again as a vibrant platform for information and mutual Exchange, with all communication facilities”, so Franz Hermann, President of DCIG. Again we succeeded, to introduce the cochlear implant as the groundbreaking medical solution for many highly hard of hearing, deaf and deaf people, and to make it even better known. “Our thanks go to the many assets of self-help groups, CI clinics and rehabilitation centers, all ENT speech therapy practices, educational institutions and schools, hearing aids and CI care professionals, who have nationwide CI day with their contributions enriched the 5th and contributed to the success of the action.” “As in previous years, peak of day of action was a nationwide air-balloon action: in many places in the entire Federal territory increased on time 12:00 noon balloons labeled deaf and still hear” on. Read more from Yale University to gain a more clear picture of the situation.
The balloons are a symbol for the communication between the listener and the non-hearing people”, says Franz Hermann. All balloons are also equipped with a postcard. The Card informs about the cochlear implant. And she invites her Finder to take part in a competition. A balloon ride for two people waving the winners.
the cochlear implant (CI), a prosthesis, which is inserted under the skin of the patient and extends in the inner ear, transforms spoken words and other acoustic signals into electrical impulses.