Cochlear implant technology has opened up a new world of hearing and improved the quality of life for many people. As an added bonus, there is technology available that can improve personal listening experiences even further. Often called assistive listening devices, these "tools" are becoming popular accessories for people with hearing loss by providing enhanced hearing experiences in a wide variety of ways:

• Enjoy a concert, performance, or seminar as if the speaker was right next to you.
• Engage in a quieter, more personal hearing experience when you're watching TV or listening to your iPod.
• Connect to your telephone to provide a clearer listening experience
• Learn about more tips and tricks that may help you get the most out of your hearing device.

Hands-On Hearing Workshops are designed to educate and inform attendees on how assistive technology can help them.

A variety of listening accessories will be available for attendees to experiment with.