Euro-CIU

04/05/2026

As EURO-CIU, we are pleased to share the candidacy brochure of our candidate, Sari Hirvonen-Skarbö, for the upcoming General Assembly elections of the European Disability Forum (EDF).

With her extensive experience in accessibility, representation, and inclusion, she aims to strengthen the voice of people with hearing differences and cochlear implant users at the European level.

We invite all our stakeholders to review the brochure and share it within their networks.

Note: We kindly invite you to tag EURO-CIU social media accounts in your posts as well.

22/04/2026

RO

Euro-CIU Workshop & General Assembly
“What Does the Future Sound Like?”
17–18 aprilie 2026, București, România (Ibis Styles Bucharest City Center)

Două zile intense de schimb de experiență, idei și planuri de viitor, alături de colegi din întreaga Europă. 🤍

Mulțumim tuturor participanților, vorbitorilor și partenerilor pentru prezență și implicare.

Mulțumiri speciale: Magda Cernea, Alice Popa, Dr. Sebastian Cozma și Asociația VAR Cultural

Mulțumim Fundația CODA Farmecul Tăcerii pentru sprijinul acordat 💫
Și Ibis Styles Bucharest City Center pentru găzduire.

Și, bineînțeles, mulțumim pentru fotografii, Denis Florin Țară!

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ENG

EURO-CIU Workshop & General Assembly
“What Does the Future Sound Like?”
17–18 April 2026, Bucharest, Romania (Ibis Styles Bucharest City Center)

Two intense days of exchange, experience sharing, and future planning with colleagues from across Europe 🤍

Thank you to all participants, speakers, and partners for your presence and engagement.

Special thanks to Magda Cernea, Alice Popa, Dr. Sebastian Cozma, and Asociația VAR Cultural.

Many thanks to Fundația CODA Farmecul Tăcerii for their support 💫
And to ibis Styles Bucharest City Center for hosting us.

Thank you for taking pictures, Denis Florin Țară!

22/04/2026

21/04/2026

From 17–18 April, EURO-CIU came together in Bucharest for an inspiring Workshop and General Assembly, kindly hosted by Ascultă Viața Association.

The weekend created space for meaningful dialogue, fresh ideas, and stronger collaboration across our network. Participants engaged in constructive discussions and shared experiences, reinforcing our common commitment to inclusion and representation across Europe.

Beyond the sessions, the gathering offered valuable opportunities to connect, exchange perspectives, and strengthen relationships within the EURO-CIU community.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event impactful and forward-looking.

09/04/2026

Join the EURO-CIU Network

Associations interested in joining the European cochlear implant community are warmly invited to attend our upcoming event in Bucharest. This gathering offers a valuable opportunity to meet EURO-CIU member associations, exchange experiences, and explore future collaborations that strengthen the voice of cochlear implant users across Europe.

📅 Workshop: 17 April 2026
📅 EURO-CIU General Assembly: 18 April 2026 (Members Only)
📍 Bucharest, Romania

📍 Venue:
Ibis Styles Bucharest City Center
Știrbei Vodă Street No. 146, Bucharest

We look forward to welcoming associations interested in becoming part of the EURO-CIU network and shaping the future of the European cochlear implant community together.

Contact – Local Host Association (Romania):
🇷🇴 Asociația Ascultă Viața!
Anamaria Brașov
📞 +40 720 045 225
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

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CochlearImplantUsers

26/03/2026

Message from the Editor of the Newsletter

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I hope that you enjoyed International Cochlear Implant Day, and that you used the opportunity to tell people about cochlear implants.

It’s not long until we meet in Bucharest for the EURO-CIU Workshop and General Assembly – please see the next article, and book your place if you haven’t already done so! We look forward to seeing you there, and many thanks to our friends in Romania for making the arrangements.

We are grateful to those who have sent us articles – it’s always good to hear what is happening in our member countries. Also thanks to the cochlear implant companies for keeping us up to date.

Please feel free to forward this Newsletter to Members of Parliament, friends, colleagues and members of your own organisations. We are keen to increase the number of people who can read about the benefits of cochlear implantation. Let’s get the message across, particularly as we develop our work, about which you can read in this newsletter.

The next edition of the EURO-CIU Newsletter will be due in June, so please let me have your articles (maximum about 500 words per article please) and jpg photos by Monday 1 June 2026. Just e-mail them to me at [email protected]

With every good wish - and let’s hopefully enjoy some Spring weather!

Brian Archbold (Editor)