Settled Case of Predatory Cochlear Implant Marketing Raises Fears on AB2072 Agenda

The United States Department of Justice has announced the settlement of a case that will come as no surprise to many who have been following the story behind the Colorado based manufacturer, Cochlear Americas.

Three siblings get gift of hearing on same day

Crooning a lullaby to a tired child is one of the simplest and most basic joys of motherhood, one that most moms don’t even think about. But it was something that Jennifer Root was unable to do for her three children — not because she couldn’t sing, but because they all were born profoundly deaf.

Study says deaf pupils let down at school

DEAF CHILDREN leave school at 18 with a reading age of nine and numeracy levels of 10- to 12 year-olds despite having normal intelligence, research has shown.

€11m needed to help deaf children

An extra €11 million in Government funding is needed to ensure deaf children can match the education achievements of other pupils, according to a report to Education Minister Ruairi Quinn.

Reprieve for deaf services facing the axe in Salford

A town hall has given a stay of execution to services for deaf children, the disabled and the elderly. Salford council is to re-think plans to cut its specialist teaching team for deaf youngsters, and close three day-care centres for vulnerable people.