{"id":748,"date":"2022-01-25T15:33:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T21:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallashearingfoundation.fm1.dev\/?page_id=748"},"modified":"2024-05-10T10:34:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T15:34:15","slug":"stories-of-success","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dallashearingfoundation.org\/stories-of-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I am so grateful for my Cochlear Implant and the help I have received getting my hearing back on track.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t We know our decisions will serve our children well now and in the future and it holds endless possibilities for them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t The cochlear implant has given her hearing in her left ear that she never had with any hearing aid since she was born.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t Blaine Moore, born profoundly deaf, received cochlear implants when he was 3 years old through the Dallas Hearing Foundation. Dr. Peters implanted him and continued to mentor him through the years.\u00a0 He received auditory verbal therapy from Linda Daniels, part of the DHF team when a patient receives implants.\u00a0 The implants have allowed him to…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t Born deaf, Christian learned to communicate in sign and speech. When he began to babble more, his hearing was re-evaluated. After a trial period with a BAHA, and consultations with Dr. Robert Peters and Linda Daniel, Christian became a candidate for an implant. Christian seemed a happy and assertive child. Speaking, though, took great effort.…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t Our daughter, Penelope, received her first cochlear implant at the age of 3\u00bd and the second implant two years later. Immediately after the first implant was activated, she started twice weekly sessions of Auditory-Verbal Therapy with Jilinda Robinson at HEAR In Dallas. With hearing and the help she receives from her therapist, Penelope\u2019s speech and…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t Piper was born on May 23, 2008. She was a beautiful 5lb. 6oz ANGEL! It was a very bittersweet day. She was finally here, but struggling to survive. She had a cleft in her soft palate, causing her difficulty in feeding and maintaining her oxygen levels. The doctors transferred her to the NICU and began…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t For the last 20 years I have not been able to hear very well and have worn hearing aids. I woke up one morning and could not hear anything in my right ear. I was advised to see Dr. Robert Peters who recommended a Cochlear Implant; I went through this procedure and could hear much…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t In 2002, we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy named Randell. A short time later, we found out our son was profoundly deaf. We were overwhelmed, but determined to give him the best life possible. After many hours of research and meetings with medical doctors and professionals, we were introduced to the cochlear implant…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t We began using sign language with Jenna during her infancy because we didn\u2019t think she would ever hear or speak. When she was four years old we moved to Dallas so Jenna could receive a cochlear implant from Dr. Peters and Auditory-Verbal therapy from Linda Daniel. Jenna was implanted in March 2005. After a year…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t Meghana\u2019s deafness was diagnosed at 8 months of age in India and she was fitted with hearing aids. We moved to the US in 2006 and were very concerned about her communication delay. One day we heard about Dr.Peters and we were very impressed with everyone on his team: they knew exactly what we were…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t At age 15 months, Melissa became ill with meningitis. Soon after, she was diagnosed with profound hearing loss. Hearing aids enabled her to hear sounds, but she could not understand words. She relied on sign language and lipreading in school. During her Sophomore year, Dr. Peters determined she was a CI candidate, but insurance would…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t Elisabeth was 4 months old when she lost her hearing after a high fever. We used home signs to communicate with her at first, then learned some sign language when she was 2\u00bd. At the age of four, she received her cochlear implant. We appreciated Dr. Peters and his staff very much for helping our…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t \u201cIt\u2019s taken so long to get to this point and every progress milestone I have is thanks to Jennifer, Dr. Rodgers, Leslie, Linda, and every one of you who helped make this possible. Thank you again for changing my life. I can hear my sister in the backseat of the car while driving. I can…<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t \u201cThank you so much for helping our son.\u00a0 He is doing awesome and is a happy baby thanks to you, DHF and Dr Peters.\u00a0 He likes to dance, listening to music, watching videos. He even likes to sing a few some songs.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\tRead More…<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n\t \u201cYour generosity and kindness are so very greatly appreciated.\u00a0 The hearing aids I have received are such a huge blessing to me. I can hear the birds singing outside again! So very cool.\u00a0 Rachel, at the Hearing Center has also been so nice and kind, helpful and gracious. 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