American Cochlear Implant Alliance

03/04/2026

ACI Alliance and the Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page) (HLAA) presented the inaugural Champion for Hearing Health Award to Congressman Tom Barrett (R-MI) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) at a World Hearing Day reception on Capitol Hill, supported by Cochlear Americas. The award recognizes outstanding congressional leadership in advancing hearing health policy and expanding access to hearing care for all Americans. CI recipient and Veteran William Howard accepted the award on the Congressman’s behalf. https://www.acialliance.org/

03/03/2026

Join us at CI2026 Chicago for a pre-conference workshop designed for professionals working in clinical settings who want to explore and discuss adult rehabilitation for adult cochlear implant (CI) recipients. https://www.acialliance.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2033030&group=

📅 Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 9:00 AM
💲 $50 registration fee

03/03/2026

World Hearing Day, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), shines a global spotlight on hearing loss and the importance of ear and hearing care. 🌍👂

Learn more and get involved: https://www.acialliance.org/

02/25/2026

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day! The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

02/19/2026

🎥 Live Broadcast | February 26, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

Cochlear Implant Candidacy: A Practical Guide for Hearing Health Care Providers
https://apps.asha.org/eWeb/OLSDynamicPage.aspx?Webcode=olsdetails&title=Cochlear+Implant+Candidacy%3a+A+Practical+Guide+for+Hearing+Health+Care+Providers+(Live+Webinar)

Join us for this collaborative course with ACI Alliance and ASHA designed specifically for hearing health care providers who are not necessarily cochlear implant professionals.

This session will cover both adult and pediatric candidacy, providing practical guidance you can apply in your everyday clinical work. If you work with patients who may benefit from cochlear implants, this course will help you better understand when and how to refer.

📣 Please help us spread the word to your colleagues!

02/03/2026

The February issue of Listening is out!
Check out this issue or sign up for free our monthly newsletter!
https://www.acialliance.org/page/ListeningACIAlliance

02/02/2026

Join us Friday afternoon at CI2026 Chicago for a multidisciplinary (Re)Habilitation Connect Forum focused on the social and emotional well-being of cochlear implant users across the lifespan.

🧠 Two focused sessions
• Pediatric social-emotional needs
• Adult social-emotional needs

Hear from psychologists, educators, physicians, and speech-language pathologists as they share evidence-based insights and practical tools you can use right away. Walk away with real-world strategies to support communication, resilience, and quality of life in both clinical and educational settings.

https://ci2026chicago.org/

📍 Friday afternoon | CI2026 Chicago

01/22/2026

🎤 Keynote Announcement – CI2026 Chicago
Dr. James A. Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, will deliver a keynote lecture titled “Why proven technologies fail to spread: institutions, incentives, and the case of hearing health.”

📍 CI2026 Chicago
🗓 May 6–9, 2026
🏨 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL

👉 Register now: https://ci2026chicago.org/registration/

01/12/2026

American Cochlear Implant Alliance now has its own article on Wikipedia highlighting the organization's efforts to expand access to cochlear implants. Find it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Cochlear_Implant_Alliance

01/05/2026

Veterans and Hearing Loss: Access Matters

A recent CBS News story shared the experience of a Vietnam veteran whose life was transformed by a cochlear implant after decades of service-related hearing loss. His story is a powerful reminder that hearing loss among veterans is common and that effective treatment options exist.

The American Cochlear Implant Alliance advocates for greater awareness, timely referrals, and equitable access to the full range of hearing care options for veterans.

Watch the story:
https://lnkd.in/e4pJEEWk

Read personal stories from veterans living with hearing loss here: https://www.acialliance.org/page/VeteranStories

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

Solutions for Adults with Hearing Loss:
Hearing loss affects millions of adults, and there are effective options available today. This new USA Today-featured article from Future of Personal Health highlights current solutions, including professionally fitted hearing aids and cochlear implants for adults who need more than hearing aids can provide. The piece underscores how timely evaluation and access to the right technology can improve communication, connection, and quality of life.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/vision-and-hearing/hearing-loss-in-adults-what-solutions-are-available-now/

A surgical option beyond hearing aids, cochlear implants (CI) offer people the ability to dramatically expand their range of hearing — enhancing quality of life with broader access to sound.