"Every time I listen to someone on the phone I still get goose bumps – and I was implanted in 2008 – because I know what I couldn't do before."
- Ann D. - Nucleus® recipient
When the student becomes teacher
Ann failed a school hearing test when she was 12 years old. To compensate for her hearing loss, she always sat at the front of the classroom to understand the teacher.
Later in life, Ann studied sign language and became a professional interpreter and teacher. Immersed in the Deaf community, Ann developed a negative opinion that cochlear implants were invasive and unnecessary.
That was until she met her first student with a cochlear implant. Ann was stunned at his success, in and out of the classroom. She reassessed her attitude to cochlear implants, and eventually, got one to improve her own hearing.
More information
Disclaimer
Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology.
For a full list of Cochlear’s trademarks, please visit our Terms of Use page.