{"id":7474,"date":"2023-08-04T20:30:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T20:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oldsite.chha.ca\/?page_id=7474"},"modified":"2023-08-25T13:59:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T13:59:51","slug":"adult-hearing-health-canadas-growing-challenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oldsite.chha.ca\/fr\/adult-hearing-health-canadas-growing-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Hearing Health: Canada’s growing challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

D\u00e9sol\u00e9, cet article est seulement disponible en Anglais Am\u00e9ricain<\/a>. Pour le confort de l\u2019utilisateur, le contenu est affich\u00e9 ci-dessous dans une autre langue. Vous pouvez cliquer le lien pour changer de langue active.<\/p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are thrilled\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0present a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of hearing technology in Canada. Inspired by the success of European counterparts, whose powerful document “Spend<\/span>\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0Save<\/span>: Investing in Hearing Technology Improves Lives and\u00a0Save<\/span>s Society Money” made a significant impact in the hard of hearing community, we sought\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0build upon their work.<\/p>\n

Consultants Sue Archbold and Brian Lamb were invited\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0collaborate with representatives from regional and national organizations in Canada.\u00a0To<\/span>gether, we embarked on a journey\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0create a Canadian version of “Spend<\/span>\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0Save<\/span>,” with a particular focus on the advantages of investing in cochlear implant provision and lifelong services.<\/p>\n

Throughout the winter and spring of 2023, we held three pivotal meetings that served as the foundation for the development of this initiative. We engaged in insightful discussions that affirmed the pressing need for a Canadian briefing document; sharing first-hand information on personal and organizational experiences, delving into issues related\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0access, support, and equitable provision within Canada’s hearing technology landscape.<\/p>\n

With valuable feedback in hand, our consultants conducted extensive desk research\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0obtain Canadian-specific data on the current state of hearing technology in our country and the profound benefits of cochlear implants for our citizens. We placed this information in an international context, allowing for a comparative analysis on a global scale.<\/p>\n

The draft of the document was shared with all participants, fostering an inclusive and participatory process. Through thoughtful revisions and constructive dialogues, we refined the document\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0represent the collective wisdom and expertise of all involved.<\/p>\n

We are immensely grateful for the generous support of an educational grant from Cochlear Inc., which played a essential role in bringing this project\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0life.<\/p>\n

We invite you\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0explore the final document linked below and join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for those with hearing challenges.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]