The main reason for the Debate on Cochlear Implants is due to many doctors who see deafness as something that needs to be fixed or cured and Social Media glorifying Cochlear Implants making them out to be a miracle cure when they are far from being a miracle cure. There are many risks and negative things that can come with the Implant. Many Deaf people do not see their deafness as something that needs to be fixed or cured. Due to the way Cochlear Implants are portrayed as miracle cures, and the risks have been misrepresented this has created a major controversy on the subject.
This blog is about both sides of the Cochlear Implant Debate and goes into detail as to why both sides feel the way they do about Cochlear Implants.
What is a Cochlear implant?
A Cochlear Implant is a small complex device that can help to provide a sense of sound to deaf or severely hard of hearing people. The...
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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 proj...
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There is a very good documentary about the Cochlear Implant Debate that can really help people to see what it is really like for famil...