Bridging Communication
Why?
How?
Many people lack understanding regarding cochlear implants (CIs), often assuming they fully restore hearing. This platform aims to dispel such myths and promote education. By raising awareness, we foster empathy and better communication between the hearing and DHH communities.
This website includes basic ASL lessons so that everyone can communicate across communities, facts about the cochlear implant so others could see the reason behind the cochlear implant's inability to mimic the ear's capabilities, and last but not least, an interactive comparison video that would allow everyone here to be able to "take a step in their boot" and feel for themselves what it is like to go through life with a cochlear implant in hopes for all to be more aware of their actions when we interact with CI users and change habits and actions as needed in order to be more inclusive of the DHH member. Â
Impact Goals
- Global Awareness Expansion
- Inclusive Tool Development
- Community Bridge Building
Core Values
- Connection Over Correction
- Cultural Recognition
- Sophisticated Advocacy
- Inclusive Technology
Empathy First
We listen with our hearts to understand the diverse cultures that exist in our world.
Our Core Values
Bridge Building
Making everyone in all communities feel connected and included.Â
Cultural Respect
Advocating for the recognition of deafness as a rich cultural heritage, not a flaw to be fixed.
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Community Empowerment
Building a global network where the hearing can understand the cochlear implant and create a community that's more inclusive and cohesive. Â
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Public Awareness
Educating the broader public to eliminate misconceptions about deafness, treating it as a valuable cultural identity, not a deficiency.