Ellie Howe is the founder of Deaf Lids, a patented modular foam inset for helmets designed to protect cochlear implants from damaging pressure or impact.

Cycling, snowboarding, horse riding, skateboarding and other similar outdoor activities, are great ways to stay fit, enjoy the outdoors and lead an active lifestyle. For many sports, it’s important to stay safe by wearing a helmet, but it’s just as important to be able to hear – whether it’s listening to your teammates or staying safe while biking on busy roads. For avid cyclist Caroline, who has been using a Cochlear™ Nucleus® Kanso® Sound Processor since 2018, staying safe is a priority. “The truth is, I didn’t always feel safe riding with hearing loss. It can be a real hazard

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For users of cochlear implants, other hearing implants or even hearing aids, it can be hard to find a suitable helmet for two wheeled sports.

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You are ready to venture into the world of youth sports with your child who has hearing loss. The schedule is posted on the fridge, uniforms are washed, and the gear is ready to go.

Patented Side Impact Protection with an inflatable back/side bladder, inflatable jaw pads and a comfort overliner

There are two versions for this document - one for high school and one for college - based on the original compilation by Catherine Palmer.

If you want to play sports after receiving a cochlear implant, you might have many questions about what you can or cannot do. So, I've put together some information about playing sports that you might find useful whether you've just received a cochlear implant or are an experienced user.

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Wearing a cochlear implant doesn’t bar you from participating in sports. There are various methods of modifying your headgear and cochlear implant casing to keep your processor dry and where …

Website for a variety of manufacturers, sorted by those that have a "dial fit" system

Has adjustable dial fit

Specifically designed for little heads, these helmets are cool for kids TSG noted that most kids wanted a helmet that looks similar to what

Great tips!

View of a modified football helmet

Information from the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

Great PDF of presentation from AG Bell 2012

Options for using a helmet over amplification

Children with hearing loss love sports just as much as any other child! The fact that they wear delicate electronic devices that are HARD in or around their heads makes it necessary to protect them during activities in which a child could come into contact with something or someone else. Families remain the BEST decision …