Laci is a smart and curious little girl diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome. She loves to sing "Ring Around the Rosie" and  has made tremendous gains since receiving her cochlear implant. Read more about this little princess and her family's journey here.
What are other families experiences with cochlear implants and participation in the research about them for children with visual impairment?
Carver and his twin sister Kinnick were born at 24 weeks. Both children are blind, but Carver is also deaf and received a cochlear implant. Their mom has her hands full with the twins, and their five older siblings, but she still finds time to chronicle all the wonderful things they are doing on their blog.
Determining the Benefits and Challenges of Cochlear Implants for Children with Combined Hearing and Vision Loss
Children Who are Deaf-Blind with Cochlear Implants
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education-Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 84.327A).   Grant H327A080045; Project Officer, Maryann McDermott.  Opinions express within are those of the project/author and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education.
Maddie is a beautiful girl who loves hearing the world around her.  Through the dedication of her family and teachers, she is accessing the miracle of sound each and every day.  Read about her amazing story here and keep up with Maddie's progress through her blog.
Benjamin is a boy who likes to do things on his terms, in his own time.  His hearing journey is progressing slowly, but Benjamin's family knows that slow and steady wins the race. Read more about this wonderful young man's story here.