Cochlear implants make a useful addition to sign language

As a deaf researcher focused on language deprivation among deaf individuals, I am often asked about cochlear implants and their role in the lives of deaf children (The cochlear question: as the parent of a deaf baby, should I give her an implant to help her hear?, 11 December). While cochlear implants are a technological tool... read full story

"parents should cast a cautious eye towards anyone wanting to sacrifice a deaf child towards preserving a culture"