Today I remembered an article I did for the Buff and Blue many years ago, between Fall 1985 and Fall 1986. The title was "What's That? A Cochlear Implant!" It was an interview with a Gallaudet student named I think Alan, who had a cochlear implant and was one of the very few students with implants at that time. I am unable to summarize the article because I do not have it in front of me. It may be up in the attic somewhere in the pile of old college stuff.
I wonder how Alan is doing today. Did he continue to make progress with his early implant? Has he since had it replaced with a newer model? Was he able to find a good job after graduation? Does he have any involvement with the deaf community?
Sunday, January 13, 2008
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I seem to recall having read an implantée's article in "Gallaudet Today" (published some time between 2000 and 2003). Frustrated with CI which did not help him understand strangers' spoken conversations, he removed the processor when he transferred himself to Gallaudet.
Another student also removed CI some time in 1993 or thereabouts.
I wish I could be of more help.
Hi Jamie,
1985-86 vs. 2008...apples and oranges. Thank you... Jodi
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