Offering new features, expert content, enhanced search and navigation at thelargest online cochlear implant community.

Valencia, CA., October 18, 2016 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlearimplant technology and a company of the Sonova Group, announced today the launch oftheir newly redesigned Hearing Journey™ online forum. The site has been redesigned toprovide an improved and enhanced online resource experience to new and existingmembers. The updated site provides a clean design, an enhanced user experience andeasy navigation.

“We are so proud of Hearing Journey’s new redesign, and what it continues to bring to ourcommunity of AB recipients called the Bionic Ear Association (BEA™ Services). It is awonderful place for our 30,000 members to find answers to their questions about cochlearimplants from people and families who live with implants every day”, says Katie Skipper,Manager of Consumer Programs and Education for Advanced Bionics.

Other newly enhanced features include: easy picture and movie upload, an updatedmobile chat functionality and a mobile device friendly website. The redesign is just one ofthe many ways Advanced Bionics continues to strive to provide members with the bestsupport, advice and engaging discussions on hearing loss and cochlear implanttechnology.

The site’s goal is to provide community members with a positive and informative channel,and this latest redesign makes it easy for participants to chat, laugh, learn and share theirstories in a safe and secure environment.

To join or learn more about the largest cochlear implant and hearing loss community go toHearingjourney.com.

For more information about AB’s innovative hearing technology, visit AdvancedBionics.comor follow AB on FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagram and Pinterest.