I have been a part of many Deaf Community Facebook Groups for quite some time now. So when my group and I decided to do this project I was super stoked because I had figured I would be able to post some polls with questions about Cochlear Implants in those groups and integrate them into this blog to include everyone's opinions. I posted first asking to make sure everyone would be okay with me doing so. While I had many wonderful people respond excited to participate, unfortunately, it was brought to my attention that letting them participate in the polls for this purpose could be going against some rules and regulations I hadn't known about before even bringing it up in the group. So while I could not include all of the awesome people in the Community I will state with confidence how I feel it would have gone had they been able to participate. As the picture below from Gallaudet University's Website demonstrates, many people love Cochlear Implants, and many don't. Each of the groups has very valid reasons for why they feel the way that they do. I have heard of many people who have had great experiences with their Implants, and I have heard of many who have had horrible experiences with them. So it seems as though there is a pretty even debate about them. I think the point to remember is that just because something works great for someone else you see doesn't mean it will work great for you as well, and vice versa. Ultimately everyone's bodies are different, and everyone should do thorough research before making any major health decisions such as getting a Cochlear Implant. I hope that this blog had helped you become more aware of both sides of the Cochlear Implant debate.
