American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance - The ACIA sponsors an annual Clinical Research conference that provides opportunities for physicians, audiologists, speech pathologists, educators and other clinicians as well as scientists and advocates, to share current information on cochlear implants (CI). CI2018 DC, Emerging Issues in Cochlear Implantation, will focus on cochlear implant technology advances, parent role in child outcomes, candidacy, provision issues, and quality of life associated with CI.
Congressman David B McKinley will open the conference. Congressman
McKinley is Co-Chair of the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus. He is the only Member of Congress with a cochlear implant and is an active and effective advocate for hearing healthcare issues.
When: Thursday March 8, 2018, 8:30am.
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC
American Cochlear Implant Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to cochlear implantation through research, advocacy and awareness. Cochlear implants provide life-changing opportunities for children and adults who do not benefit sufficiently from hearing aids.
For more information please visit www.acialliance.org and to schedule an interview please contact Donna Sorkin, dsorkin@acialliance.org
