From: esther@DEMAND.ED.RAY.COM ((Esther A. Paris))
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.deaf-l
Subject: cochlear implant information meeting, or info by mail
Date: 16 Oct 92 14:39:09 GMT
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I got the flyer in the mail yesterday.  I don't know how they got my
name, but it was an interesting flyer nonetheless.

I'll type some (but not all) of it, and if anyone wants a copy of the
flyer, send me a snail mail address and I'll snailmail a copy.  Or,
better yet, I'm sure further information could be obtained if one is
interested by contacting the sender.  All typos are mine, mine, all MINE!

So here it is:
---- Begin most of the text of the flyer ---------------------------------

Could you or someone you know benefit from a COCHLEAR IMPLANT?
Come and take a closer look...

COCHLEAR IMPLANT MEETING

Tuesday, November 10, 1992  7:00-9:00pm  Registration at 6:30pm
Newington Children's Hospital Ampitheater
Newington, Connecticut

This seminar is free and a sign language interpreter will be provided.
Coffee and refreshments will be served.  Free Parking [sic] is available.

In 1989, Marilyn Bryant, a school psychologist, was the first person to
reace a cochlear implant at the University of Connecticut Health
Center.  Since that time, several other adults have been successfully
implanted there with the Nucleus 22 Channel Cochlear Implant.

Newington Children's Hospital has now joined with the UCONN Health
Center to form a Children's Cochlear Implant Team.  This team consists
of members experienced with cochlear implants, professionals who are
specialists in pediatrics, and consultants, including Marlilyn Bryant,
who are capable of performing the complex evaluatios needed to
determine whether or not a child is a candidate.


There have been many important developments in cochlear implants recently:

- New technology has made the cochlear implant lighter, smaller, and
more comfortable to wear.

- The Nucleus 22 Channel Cochlear Implant has been FDA approved for
both children and adults.

- Reimbursement for the implant is now available from a variety of
reimbursement agencies.

- Certain adults who are severely hearing-impaired may now be
implanted.  Reimbursement for 22 channel cochlear imlants is now
available from a variety of reimbursement agents. [ apparently, agents
and agencies are different.  Esther P. ]


We respect the choice of those in the deaf community to remain part of
the deaf culture.  The purpose of this presentation is to provde
accurate informatin on the current status of cochlear implants.  You
will also have an opportunity to meet our surgeon Dr. Gerald Leonard,
Otolaryngologist, and audiologists Bonnie Schneider, M.S., Newington
Children's Hospital and Marjorie Jung, M.S., UCONN Health Center.  The
other members including consultants from our team will also be
present.  This meeting will give you an opportunity to learn more about
cochlear implants, ask questions, and meet our team members along with
both children and adult cochlear implant recipients.

This presentation is open to children and adults who are interested in
learning more about cochlear implants.  Family and friends are also
encouraged to attend.  Seating will be limited, so make your
reservations today.

** Then there are three stories about implant recipients.  Too long to type.

** Then there is a list of TEAM MEMBERS in very tiny print, and also too
long to type.

**Then there is a registration form that goes pretty much like this:

__ I will attend the November 10th meeting.  Number attending _________.
__ I will need a sign interpreter.
__ I cannot attend, but please send information on cochlear implants to
   me at the address below.

Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
TDD:

Mail this form by November 6, 1992 to Newington Children's Hospital.
Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, 181 E. Cedar Street, Newington,
CT 06111.  Attn: Malcom McMillen (203) 667-5320.

-----End the excerpt of the flyer Esther got in the mail.----------------

Best regards, Esther Paris, Raytheon EDL, Marlborough, MA
esther@demand.ed.ray.com
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