{"id":42275,"date":"2021-09-03T13:54:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T18:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=42275"},"modified":"2021-09-04T12:36:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-04T17:36:07","slug":"webinar-communication-tools-cochlear-implants-and-bone-anchored-hearing-aids-09-15-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2021\/09\/03\/webinar-communication-tools-cochlear-implants-and-bone-anchored-hearing-aids-09-15-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"WEBINAR: Communication Tools: Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids 09\/15\/2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Understanding the Functions of Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices as Communication Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered exactly how implanted hearing devices work? Did you know that there are two completely different types?<\/p>\n

Join Sam Harris and Olivia Rains, ODHHS Communication Access Specialists, for this fun and interactive training as they discuss how Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices function, and what the differences are in their functions. Olivia and Sam will dive into \u201cmyths\u201d about implants and share stories, as well as go into tips and strategies on how to connect implant users who are with deaf and hard of hearing to communication and technology.<\/p>\n

This will be a beneficial webinar for professionals who work with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those curious to learn about implanted devices.<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
\nTime: 3:00pm-5:00pm CDT<\/p>\n

Register: The HHS Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services invites you to register here: https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/7064979451081995533<\/a><\/p>\n

Register for the session, and you will receive an email with a personalized link to access the webinar. If you have questions about the registration process, or about the webinar, email your questions to dhhs.webinar@hhs.texas.gov.<\/p>\n

This webinar will be presented in American Sign Language and spoken English; voice interpretation and captions will be provided.<\/p>\n

*Participants may earn 0.2 ODHHS General CEUs by attending the full session, and taking a post-webinar survey. CEUs may not be earned by calling in via telephone.<\/p>\n

Registration URL: https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/7064979451081995533<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank you!
\nDHHS Training and Education<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Understanding the Functions of Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices as Communication Tools Have you ever wondered exactly how implanted hearing devices work? Did you know that there are two completely different types? Join Sam Harris and Olivia Rains, ODHHS…<\/p>\n

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