When I first started considering the cochlear implants back in 2006, little did I know there was a dedicated group of supporters whose personal mission was to help others on their journey. This group wasn’t even an official one…just a…
As reprinted… Advanced Bionics is thrilled to announce that the NEPTUNE™ sound processor has received FDA approval in the United States!! Today is a momentous day for us all!! Now AB recipients and candidates have the choice of a Neptune…
In less than two weeks, I will be running in my first half marathon right here in Buffalo. For those of you who don’t know marathons, a half is equivalent of 13.1 miles. My longest race was a 15K which…
One of the most frequently misquoted claims CI manufacturers make about their product is where do they draw the line between water RESISTANT and water PROOF. Water resistance would imply incidental exposure to water…a splash, raindrops, sweat, etc. Water proof…well,…
The Blue Heart…this is what the company that makes my cochlear implant, Advanced Bionics, awards to people who have achieved something special in the world of cochlear implants. I was honored to have the opportunity to join 16 other chapter…
Many of you know that I wear cochlear implants and I am also a mentor for the Bionic Ear Association (BEA). My role and responsibilities are to help others navigate the world of cochlear implants from choosing them to living…
This holiday season happens to be a very special one. In some respects, I don’t want to nor do I deserve to celebrate it. It is because of those fateful days, June 29th, 30th and July 1st that makes me…
Click on photo to enlarge Many of you know me as the all consuming BEA (Bionic Ear Association) mentor. The above is what appears in the BEA calendar for November 2010. And not only am I getting myself some…