09/06/2026
Calling all parents and families! 📣
We are sharing an important research opportunity from the University of Ottawa for parents of children with hearing loss. Sarah Pignac, an audiologist and PhD candidate, is conducting a study to better understand how families experience the cochlear implant assessment process and make decisions about hearing technology.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Parents or guardians of a child 17 years or younger.
- Your child is currently undergoing, or has undergone, a cochlear implant candidacy assessment in Canada in 2018 or later.
- The ear considered for cochlear implantation has hearing levels better than the severe-to-profound range.
- You are able to participate in a 45–60 minute virtual interview in English or French.
(Note: Participants will be asked to provide at least one audiological report from 2018 or later to confirm eligibility, and participation is selected on a first-come, first-served basis).
If you are interested in sharing your family’s journey and helping shape the future of pediatric hearing care, you can reach out directly to Sarah Pignac at [email protected] or scan the QR code on the poster for more details!
