) to develop a self-advocacy training website to support students with cochlear implants transitioning to higher education Cochlear implants (CIs) are medical devices that give deaf... and overcome educational and social barriers to higher academic learning. To that end, KDHRC will develop the Cochlear Implant University, a self-advocacy training website for high school... and college students with CIs to develop knowledge and skills that support a successful academic and social transition to higher education. April 2013 KDHRC publishes a research...

2007 News 2006 News News June 2013 The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) funds KDH Research & Communication (KDHRC) to develop a self-advocacy... and social barriers to higher academic learning. To that end, KDHRC will develop the Cochlear Implant University, a self-advocacy training website for high school and college students... with CIs to develop knowledge and skills that support a successful academic and social transition to higher education. April 2013 KDHRC publishes a research brief on using peer...

., and developed and disseminated many evidence-based products for lay audiences, including parents, children, and teachers. Dr. Holtz has won multiple federal grants and contracts... development and evaluation Child mental health, particularly methods to increase social acceptance of children with differences Health promotion and disease prevention, particularly... populations Health disparities and access to care, particularly maternal and child health Biography Louise C. Palmer is a senior research associate at KDHRC, where she develops...

., and developed and disseminated many evidence-based products for lay audiences, including parents, children, and teachers. Dr. Holtz has won multiple federal grants and contracts... development and evaluation Child mental health, particularly methods to increase social acceptance of children with differences Health promotion and disease prevention... for vulnerable populations Health disparities and access to care, particularly maternal and child health Biography Louise C. Palmer is a senior research associate at KDHRC, where she develops...