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The 4th State Conference
for Cochlear Implant & Hearing Aid Users
“Advancing Technology and Transforming Lives”

September 22, 2012

8:15 am - 4:30 pm

at Moss Free Clinic

John F. Fick III Conference Center

Fredericksburg, VA

Exhibitor Tables Available:

Cost:  $100.00

(includes 2 Conference Registrations)

 

Click here to Register as an Exhibitor

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Levels Available:

Gold:  $1,000.00

Silver:  $500.00

Bronze:  $200.00

 

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Date:

September 22, 2012

Time:

8:15am – 4:30pm

Location:

Moss Free Clinic

 

1301 Sam Perry Blvd.

 

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

 

 

Registration Fee:    $20.00/person

Registration Limited to the First 200 Received

For more information:   disAbility Resource Center

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Purpose of the Conference

This conference has been developed in response to needs expressed by cochlear implant users in Virginia, as well as individuals considering a cochlear implant for themselves or a family member.

 

People with hearing loss will be able to meet and interact with each other and also discuss coping skills for adapting their lives for better communication.

 

Surgeon Brad Kesser, M.D. will present an overview of cochlear implants, tinnitus, and vertigo which we each might face in our daily lives.

 

Tammy Dewitt will discuss drugs that cause hearing loss.

 

Christine Eubanks will lead a panel of Cochlear Implant Users as they discuss their personal experiences, strategies, successes and concerns.

 

Geoff Plant will address rehabilitation and strategies for better listening skills in using individual technology.

 

Richard McKinley will discuss induction loops and the looping of America for better communication through the sue of telecoils.

 

Representatives from different companies will be available during breaks to answer questions. 

 

Seminar Agenda: 

8:15 a.m.

Registration

8:45 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks by Don Doherty

8:55 – 10:25 a.m.

An Overview of Cochlear Implants, Tinnitus and Balance

Presented by Keynote Speaker Brad Kesser, M.D., University of Virginia Medical Center

10:25 – 10:40 a.m.

Break

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 p.m.

Drugs that Affect Hearing Loss

Presented by Tammy Dewitt, Clinical Coordinator, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center

11:25 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cochlear Implant User Panel

Moderated by Christine Eubanks from the VCU Cochlear Implant Center

12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch provided by Virginia Relay CapTel

1:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Rehabilitation for People with Hearing Loss

Presented by Keynote Speaker, Geoff Plant

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.

Break

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Get in the Loop - The Latest Information on Hearing Loop Systems

Presented by Richard McKinley of Contacta, U.S.

4:30 p.m.

Closing

Arva Priola, Conference Chair

 


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