27
March 2026
ÖCIG-Café Styrian Regional Office in Graz
We cordially invite you to our ÖCIG Café in Graz! ☕ It will be a relaxed exchange in...
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An overview of current events, meetings and information evenings of the ÖCIG.
8
May 2026
ÖCIG-Café Styrian Regional Office in Graz
We cordially invite you to our ÖCIG Café in Graz! ☕ It will be a relaxed exchange in...
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21
November 2026
Save the Date - 10. ÖCIG Symposium
Weitere Informationen zu Programm und Anmeldung folgen – wir freuen uns schon jetzt auf ein spannendes und inspirierendes...
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The Austrian Cochlear Implant Society (ÖCIG) Founded in 1992 by Franz K. Wimmer, who became completely deaf in 1984 after several sudden hearing losses, Franz Wimmer was the first Austrian patient to receive a multi-channel cochlear implant from Prof. Ernst Lehnhardt in 1986. Based on his own experience, Franz K. Wimmer has dedicated his life to supporting those affected by hearing loss.
- Advice and support for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, adolescents and adults, including their families.
- Holding information events for those affected and the interested public.
- Exchange of experiences and information between affected individuals and their family members.
- Contact with other associations and organizations for the hard of hearing, the deaf, and cochlear implant users.
- Holding events for leisure activities and maintaining contact among those affected.
Supported by members and donations
ÖCIG is financed exclusively through membership fees and donations. This support allows us to continue our work, inform those affected, and implement important projects related to cochlear implants.
Informational Articles on Hearing Implants
Types of Hearing Implants
Hearing implants offer modern solutions for severe hearing loss or deafness. Cochlear implants directly stimulate the auditory nerve, middle ear implants support sound transmission, bone conduction implants use the skull bone to transmit sound, and auditory brainstem implants bypass both the auditory nerve and the inner ear to improve speech understanding in everyday life.
Learn moreThe Cochlear Implant
The cochlear implant is a modern solution for severe inner ear hearing loss. When the natural conversion of sound in the inner ear no longer functions properly, the CI takes over this task and directly stimulates the auditory nerve. The following article clearly explains how it works, its structure, success prospects, and the different types of sound processors available.
Learn moreThe Cochlear Osia System
The Cochlear Osia System is a modern implantable hearing solution for people with conductive or mixed hearing loss. It combines bone-anchored technology with advanced signal processing to deliver a clear hearing experience. In the following article, you will learn more about its function, benefits, connectivity, and individual customization options.
Learn moreBone Conduction Implants
Bone conduction implants are modern hearing solutions for people with conductive, mixed, or single-sided hearing loss. They transmit sound directly through the skull bone to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear. The following article explains how they work, their areas of application, as well as the available systems and alternatives.
Learn moreVibrant Soundbridge (VSB)
The Vibrant Soundbridge is an active middle ear implant designed for people with different types of hearing loss. When conventional hearing aids are not sufficient, this system offers an implantable alternative with clear sound quality. The following article provides more information about its structure, how it works, and its areas of application.
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News from ÖCIG
News, reports and information about the work of the ÖCIG
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Willkommen auf unserer neuen Website
Die ÖCIG präsentiert ihren neuen Webauftritt: modern, barrierefrei und übersichtlich – für Betroffene, Angehörige...
Blogs
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ÖCIG Vorstellung bei der Lehnhardt Akademie
Unser Vorstandsmitglied Tobias Fischer stellt seine Hörreise und die ÖCIG im Rahmen eines Vortrages...
Blogs
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Leben mit dem Cochlea-Implantat
Ein Cochlea-Implantat kann das Leben von Menschen mit Hörbeeinträchtigung grundlegend verändern. Doch wie fühlt...
Insights into our community
Moments from the community life of the ÖCIG, encounters, exchanges and joint events.
CI-batteries
CI-batteries offer for ÖCIG members POWER ONE IMPLANT plus
These batteries are only shipped in bulk packs of 300.
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Price per bulk pack excluding shipping: €130
Shipping 4,50 €
It is also possible to pick up the batteries from our office by appointment.