Founded for and by families with hearing-loss and Deaf members
Our Mission
Deaf-i's purpose is to further awareness of the unique needs of cochlear implant recipients through advocacy. We aim to improve awareness by promoting education, outreach, equity, and support. We strive to create a community that fosters inclusivity, empowerment, and accessibility for all. Our programs include but are not limited to providing free lectures and resources that benefit the quality of life of cochlear implant recipients, raising social consciousness about the cause on a local and global level, and holding fundraising events to maximize our impact.
Community
Building a supportive network for families with hearing-impaired members
Education
Providing resources and knowledge to empower families and individuals
Advocacy
Championing the needs and rights of the hearing-impaired community
Our People
Farah Bader
Founder, CEO
Farah is a student at Washington University as a Danforth Scholar and an early high school graduate from BASIS Scottsdale and was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss at birth. Currently a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, she aspires to become an audiologist, advocating and being part of the journey for hearing loss children. Volunteering at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and with preschoolers who share her hearing loss, she is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment focusing on ability and not disability.
Frequently Asked Questions
During conversations always repeat when they ask you to avoid saying “nevermind” or ‘It's not a big deal” just repeat. In public places and situations serve as their backup ears when they mishear or get lost in conversations. -Farah
Generally speaking, music is harder to understand for Cochlear Implant recipients. It's a struggle to discriminate between instruments or lyrics of a song unless we read them (at least from my experience.) However for me with exposure and time, I've learned to distinguish instruments, and sometimes, the rhythm of the music is enough for me to still enjoy it. -Farah
No, it doesn’t however depending on the device programming some sounds can be more overstimulating and irritating to CI recipients than their hearing peers. Examples are police sirens or microphone feedback. It varies for every person
Helpful Resources
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