Bill Raymond became the first cochlear implant recipient in Australia to also earn a degree as an audiologist. He graduated from the University of Queensland. Raymond was diagnosed at 15 months of age and received the implant when he was 13. A local Rotary Club helped pay for the surgery. Raymond is now helping children who are adjusting to their own cochlear implants.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Audiologist with an Implant
Bill Raymond became the first cochlear implant recipient in Australia to also earn a degree as an audiologist. He graduated from the University of Queensland. Raymond was diagnosed at 15 months of age and received the implant when he was 13. A local Rotary Club helped pay for the surgery. Raymond is now helping children who are adjusting to their own cochlear implants.
