Issues with CI
Assumes something is wrong with being deaf –> trying to get rid of deafness
- Big thing in deaf culture = nothing is wrong with being deaf
Often given to young kids who cant consent
Cultural view on deafness
Deafness is not a disability just the way the person is
Side debate with CI
Should you give child early or do you wait and let child decide
What does sound sound like in CI
More mechncaic/electric – not the same as hearing people here
NOT a cure for deafness
Con to CI
When implant - lose all residual hearing
Cost of CI
VERY exprensive + often not covered by insuarnce
Some states cover implant up to age 18 - another reason parents implant kids earlier