What is a Cochlear Implant?
"A cochlear implant is a medical option for individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, when hearing aids provide limited or no benefit." - from Medel.com
More info and illustrations from Medel.com and an explanation of how a cochlear implant works.
Where Are Local Implant Centers?
Cleveland Clinic Foundations:
Hearing Implant Program
Head and Neck Institute
Hearing Implant Program Team
University Hospitals Case Medical Center Cochlear Implant Program for Adults and Children:
Office Locations
Cochlear Implant Program
Hamilton CI Service, LLC (Private Practice)
Margaret (Maggie) J. Hamilton, Au.D.
1231 E. Garfield Road
Aurora, OH 44202
Phone: (330) 995-1461
Fax: (330) 995-1462
Who Manufactures Cochlear Implants?
LightSpeed Technologies, Inc
11509 SW Herman Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
800-732-8999
http://www.lightspeed-tek.com
Ohio representative: Ken Williams
email: kenw@lightspeed-tek.com
419-571-1333
Front Row for Active Learning (Phonic Ear)
2080 Lakeville Highway
Petaluma, CA 94954
800-277-0735
www.gofrontrow.com
Lifeline Amplification Systems
41 Means Drive, Suite A
Platteville, WI 53818
Scott Wright, President
www.lifelineamp.com
800-236-4327
Audio Enhancement
P.O. Box 2000
14241 South Redwood Road
Bluffdale, UT 84065
www.audioenhancement.com
800-383-9362
What Are Some Other Cochlear Implant Resources?
Northeast Ohio Consortium for Children with Cochlear Implants (NOCCCI) Forms Online Submission Forms (with drop down menus)
Introduction Letter
Flow Chart
Exchange & Release of Information Form
School to Cochlear Implant Center Communication Form
Cochlear Implant Center to School Communication Form
Auditory Skill Hierarchy
Printed Forms Only
Auditory Skill Hierarchy
Contact List
Flow Chart
Exchange & Release of Information Form
School to Cochlear Implant Center Communication Form
