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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Cochlear Implant Controversy
Recently in class we talked about Cochlear Implants (CI). Many people in class believe that the CI is very beneficial and that all Deaf people should have one as soon as possible. They are all hearing people. I disagree. I do not believe this should be done. I am not 100% against CIs. I think that if someone chooses to have an implant it is there choice. Whatever makes them happy. However, I don't think it is fair to little kids. They are not making the decision. Their parents are. CIs are permanant. What if the child is not happy with the implant? I don't think that parents should make such a decision. I think the child can get one later if they choose. There is a hearing world and a Deaf world. The people with Cochlear Implants fit in neither category. Hearing people veiw CI people as deaf and Deaf people view CI people as hearing. It has potential to make the child never feel like they belong. Also, I fear that the Cochlear Implant will make the Deaf Culture disapear. People with CIs are taught to talk and not sign. I am a Deaf person who can speak and I am so glad that my parents did not decide to implant me. I don't have a desire for it. I love being Deaf even though it is sometimes hard. I love who I am now, the implant would have changed me.
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I have a deaf daughter who married a deaf man and has two deaf sons and one deaf granddaughter. I know something about deafness!Our daughter is now 57 years old. We chose to teach oral communication and permit signs to be added later by our family members. They are in the deaf culture and the hearing culture and quite happy. The are bilingual. None of them have tried a CI, but a new 3 month old greatgrand child may be a candidate. It is up to the parents, of course.
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