Re: benefits of bilateral ci for totally blind

[Guest guest]

Larry,

Your audi is right about the fact that no studies have been done to examine

the benefits of bilateral CIs for those who are totally blind. However, that

doesn't mean there haven't been studies about the use of BI-CIs for those

who are sighted. Perhaps you could use those studies as a basis for arguing

your need for bilateral CIs? Otherwise I wonder if an O & M instructor could

make this argument on the basis that two ears are better than one -- and

crucial safety wise for the deafblind.

Surgery date: 12/22/04 (14 days and counting!)

Activation date: 1/18/05

[Guest guest]

Larry and ,

I think its time to create studies of blind people and the need for

bilaterals. Its not reasonable to use the current studies out when they

dont even cater to the specific needs of blind people.

Which reminds me. I have not heard back from my audie regarding my

request for the records. Geez. Gonna go rattle his cage right now.

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Hard work never hurt anyone, but why take the chance.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

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[Guest guest]

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Perhaps you, myself and any other deafblind members of the list could

contact our respective CI centers and ask if they could conduct these

studies? I don't know how this would be done, but if we make a coordinated

effort, perhaps we can get some studies underway.

Surgery date: 12/22/04 (14 days and counting!)

Activation date: 1/18/05

[Guest guest]

I have already contacted Cochlear to see what needs to be done to make this

happen. These types of studies are usually conducted by the manufacturer.

Let's see what kind of response I get. It wouldn't hurt for others to contact

the company that manufactures their implant to make them aware of the interest.

Alice

[Guest guest]

Alice,

Great idea! If you do hear back from Cochlear (or anyone else on the list

hears from AB or Med-El), I'd love to know what their response is. This kind

of study is important and may even help increase the awareness of CIs within

the deafblind community.

Surgery date: 12/22/04 (14 days and counting!)

Activation date: 1/18/05

[Guest guest]

Alice,

Anyone in particular who might be persuaded at Cochlear? I agree this

would be better than contacting indivdual centers. It then would not be

hard for the blind CI'ers to mass mail the one person. Right ?

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Some days you'll feel like a fire hydrant and all your friends are dogs!

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

<<It then would not be hard for the blind CI'ers to mass mail the one

person. Right ?>>

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I agree. This sounds like the best way for us to get together as a whole and

communicate with the CI companies.

Surgery date: 12/22/04 (14 days and counting!)

Activation date: 1/18/05

[Guest guest]

Alice,

Would you please post the direct addy for contacting Cochlear about DB

studies? Thanks.

Re: benefits of bilateral ci for totally blind

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> I have already contacted Cochlear to see what needs to be done to make

this happen. These types of studies are usually conducted by the

manufacturer. Let's see what kind of response I get. It wouldn't hurt for

others to contact the company that manufactures their implant to make them

aware of the interest.

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> Alice

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[Guest guest]

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I'll post it when I get the information. So far, I don't believe there are any

but it sounds like a reasonable trial so we'll see whether I get a response.

Alice

[Guest guest]

Alice,

Thanks. I know we all will get into the fray....including our dogs.

LOL

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" Time's fun when you're having flies. "

--Kermit the Frog

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

Alice,

That would be great. Thanks!

Surgery date: 12/22/04 (14 days and counting!)

Activation date: 1/18/05