Monday, September 14, 2009

Should we force our child to be deaf or have cochlear implants?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YN5Fdz1En0&annotation_id=annotation_871327&feature=iv

In this link you will see a video about a deaf guy tell you a story. Make sure you have the subtitle on to understand his story. For those who don't know about cochlear implants:

Cochlear implants is a small electronic device that help a person sense a sound. This is for a person who is either profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing. It could be harmful to a person who isn't profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that is surgically placed under the skin. Here's a picture.
Cochlear Implant
For more information you can go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/CochlearImplants/default.htm

1 comment:

  1. I agree about cochlear implant. your writing is awesome and the youtube was very good. we surely need save deaf children from getting implant until they are 18.

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