in the medical/audiological field who work with deaf patiemts and
clients, cochlear-implant advocates, surgeons, speech therapists,
clinicians, and parents. However, as Ryan McCreery’s response shows,
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interested in learning more about the views of the Deaf Culture and
Community regarding cochlear implantation. As a Pediatric Audiologist,
I work with a vareity of families to help them learn about hearing
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from the Deaf Community, and do not believe that hearing aids, cochlear
implants or any other form of Audiological Habilitation are a “cure”
for hearing loss.