One of the most practical presentations at the 2026 FCEI Conference came from Dr Tina Childress, an audiologist who is also a cochlear implant user. She demonstrated that many of the communication tools families need are already built into iPhones and Android phones—and they’re free.
Whether you’re at school, in the car, at the dinner table or watching TV, these features can make everyday communication easier for children and adults with hearing loss.
