Lehnhardt Stiftung
Gemeinsam gegründet 1994
Pioniere des Cochlear Implant in Europa
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News and Events
Initiatives 2025
Old Speech Processors – Upgrade Support
If your child/ward is still using an older speech processor (Freedom/Esprit, N5, Tempo, Harmony): please contact us HERE
We offer free advice and assistance with upgrades.
GIZ Projekte der Stiftung 2020-2026
"Development of a Sustainable Program for the Treatment of Hearing Impaired/Deaf Children" 04.2024-03.2026 (Kyrgyzstan)
"Establishment of Newborn Hearing Screening in 4 Clinics & Professional Parent Counseling via Hotline" 03.2022-12.2024 (Ukraine)
"Neonatal Hearing Screening and Early Intervention"
02.2021-01.2024 (Kyrgyzstan)
"Cochlear Implant Provision and Long-Term Support for Deaf Children" 08.2020-12.2022 (Kyrgyzstan)
PORA! Webinare
Next Live Online Seminar by the Lehnhardt Foundation in the PORA! Series - Cochlear Implant Knowledge
The next seminar will be held on May 11 and is titled "Building Foundations: The Vital Role of Audiology in Auditory-Verbal Therapy."
The speaker, Emma Rushbrooke, is an Audiologist and LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist. She is currently the Clinical Director of Hear and Say, an Early Intervention program for children with hearing loss based in Australia.
About: Three Key Topics
Topic 1: Deaf Children
Deafness is the most common health impairment in newborns. 1 to 2 babies out of every 1,000 are affected.
Deafness is invisible, but it has a negative long-term effect on the overall development of the child.
There is a way out of the silence:
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Early Detection / Early Intervention
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Cochlear Implants / Aftercare
Topic 2: Cochlea Implantat
The cochlear implant (CI) is the only option for a deaf child to learn to hear and speak. With the right approach, there are excellent chances for full inclusion in kindergarten, school, higher education, and the desired profession.
An experienced surgeon requires only about an hour for the implantation. The surgery usually proceeds without complications.
Leitlinie CI Versorgung (©DGHNO-KHC 2020)
Topic 3: Early Intervention
(Re)habilitation is the most crucial success factor of cochlear implantation. Many measures can already be taken before implantation — immediately after a positive result from the neonatal hearing screening.
Not only therapists are required, but especially the parents. The first year of life must not be wasted by waiting.
How does a CI work?
The explanation sounds simple,
yet it feels like a miracle.
About: Possible Engagement
How we can support
CI is very effective, but relatively expensive. We focus on Russian-speaking countries (former USSR), where there is little or incomplete public funding. We take the first step in helping deaf adults and children in countries where they feel supported by the government. Our goal is to improve the lives of those who are underserved by healthcare and social welfare systems. Donated used speech processors and spare parts are tested, repaired, and sent to the children when needed.
Online Consultation Center for Russian-Speaking Immigrant Families in Germany
Since 2022, the Lehnhardt Foundation has been providing counseling for Russian-speaking families with hearing-impaired children who have moved to Germany. The collaboration with the social services of the city of Hungen, especially with Sabine Nickel and Antje Weber, has been successful and fruitful. They are not only involved in supporting refugees living in Hungen but also coordinate the efforts of the volunteer helpers.
PORA! Webinare online
In 2009, we launched the PORA! Online Webinars and since then, we have hosted world-renowned speakers covering a wide range of topics, including medical issues, diagnostics, early intervention with hearing aids and/or cochlear implants, postoperative care, various rehabilitation methods, inclusion, and reports from CI users. These webinars are freely accessible to all participants. (PORA-Webinare – RU / EN)
VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to actively support us in all our ambitious projects.
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH/GERMAN/RUSSIAN? We look forward to your support! Please send us your ideas and suggestions. Contact
