Pamela Hefner-Musladin for the Deaf

Culture & Features, Frontpage FeaturedJanuary 21, 2011<January 23, 2011

Cochlear implants help deaf toddlers hear and speak, but they come with controversy

by Lauren Wilson

Averi Halbert was born deaf, but cochlear implants have helped her learn to listen and speak. Yet, implants are still controversial in the deaf community.