He claims that Advanced Bionics is developing a cochlear implant that can restore hearing to the profoundly deaf.

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But many of these children are profoundly deaf, or have serious hearing problems.

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Adrian and Julie Scott, from Didcot, want to move with Niamh, 12, who has severe autism and is profoundly deaf.

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Rafael, who has been profoundly deaf since infancy, creates awareness about disability by focusing on ability as he inspires young people to pursue education in science and math.

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