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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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