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Cochlear Americas Hosts Social Media Summit on Hearing Loss
National Survey Findings on Advanced Hearing Loss Unveiled

WHAT:                   What sounds do those with advanced hearing loss miss most? Which relationships are most at-risk as a result of advanced hearing loss?

Cochlear Americas, the world leader in cochlear implant technology, invites bloggers, patients and social media experts to attend an exclusive online interactive session where they will unveil the answers to these questions in an effort to shine a light on the realities of hearing loss during National Better Hearing and Speech Month. The national survey findings will expose what sound means to those with advanced hearing loss, the ability it has to evoke certain emotions and the importance it has on personal relationships of friends, family members and colleagues.

Emmy award nominee and actress-singer, Kassie DePaiva of “One Life to Live” whose son, J.Q. DePaiva, was born deaf but can now hear with the help of a cochlear implant, will also share her inspirational story.

WHEN:                   Thursday, May 1, 2008     
                                1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

                                1:00 – 1:10 p.m.:                 Welcome and Introductions
Brenda Battat, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America

1:10 – 1:20 p.m.:                  About Better Hearing and Speech Month
                                                Linda Day, Cochlear recipient and Awareness Manager, Cochlear Awareness Network 

1:20 – 1:35 p.m.:                  National Survey Findings Unveiled
                                                Linda Day, Cochlear recipient and Awareness Manager, Cochlear Awareness Network 
Amy Popp, Audiologist and Clinical Educator, Cochlear Americas 

1:35 – 1:45 p.m.:                  Exclusive footage of Emmy award nominee and actress-singer, Kassie DePaiva and her son, J.Q. DePaiva

1:45 – 2:00 p.m.:                  Question & Answer
Brenda Battat, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America

Listen and Watch Via the Internet: Those who are interested in attending this event must register at the link below. It is advised that you register at least one hour before the event. Please note: It will be important to disable pop-up window blockers as this can interfere with your ability to access the WebEx conference.
RSVP: https://meetings.webex.com/meetings/j.php?ED=5287797&RG=1&UID=483330092

DIAL-IN:
If you cannot access sound from your computer, you can dial in the following toll-free numbers:
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 650-429-3300

*CLOSED CAPTION WILL BE AVAILABLE*

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