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HLAA WEBINAR: Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI)
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Speaker: Ravi N. Samy, M.D.
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Don’t miss this WEDNESDAY’s free captioned webinar featuring Ravi N. Samy, M.D., who will be presenting Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI).
Summary
Ravi N. Samy, M.D. successfully implanted a cochlear implant (CI) in the right ear and an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) in the left ear of a patient named Jessica, making her one of the few patients in the country to have both. The ABI was implanted with the CochlearTM Nucleus® 7, the first made-for-iPhone sound processor approved by the Food and Drug Administration. With the combination of the ABI and the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, Jessica can stream phone calls, video, music and entertainment. Tune in to learn more about Jessica’s unique case and as well as the CI/ABI program at the University of Cincinnati/ Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
This webinar will be recorded for playback.
How to Join via Desktop/Laptop
We will be using Zoom for all educational and product showcase webinars. There is nothing to download – just click on the Join Webinar button on the date/time of the webinar.
We recommend visiting the Zoom Webinar Support Page to read about the controls within the webinar such as audio settings, chat, Q&A, and raise hand.
How to Join via Mobile Device (tablet, phone)
If joining on a mobile device you will be prompted to download the Zoom app, but you can also manually download the Zoom application from the Zoom Download Center. The first option, Zoom Client for Meetings, is the same application needed for webinars.
- Download Zoom Client for Meetings from the Download Center
- Install the application
- Open the Zoom application
- Click Join a Meeting
- Locate the 9-digit Meeting ID listed in the Summary for the webinar in the Schedule page. For this webinar use Meeting ID: 524264929
- Enter the 9-digit meeting ID/webinar ID
- Click Join
- Enter your name and email address if requested.
- Click Join Webinar
When you download the app you will have the option to create a Zoom Basic account – it’s free! See more information at https://zoom.us/pricing.
Should you have any questions, please contact Nancy Macklin, HLAA Director of External Affairs, at nmacklin@hearingloss.org or 301.657.2248 Ext. 106.
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