Stories

Real families. Real journeys.

Voices from the community — parents, CI
recipients, and caregivers sharing their truth.

Voices from the community — parents, CI recipients, and caregivers sharing their truth.

Ruksar Journey

Ruksar underwent cochlear implant surgery and began speech and auditory rehabilitation to develop her listening, speech, and communication skills. Her initial therapy sessions showed encouraging progress, laying the foundation for her long-term development.

However, due to financial constraints, her family was unable to continue regular speech therapy. The interruption of rehabilitation placed her speech and language development at significant risk, as consistent therapy is essential for children with cochlear implants.

To ensure that her progress did not come to a halt, Samaanya Foundation partnered with the family and the therapist to create a shared support model:

– One-third of the therapy cost is contributed by the therapist.
– One-third is contributed by Ruksar’s parents.
– One-third is supported by Samaanya Foundation.

This collaborative approach ensures that financial hardship does not become a barrier to essential rehabilitation. By sharing the responsibility, the model enables Ruksar to continue receiving the therapy she needs while making the support sustainable for all stakeholders.

Our commitment remains simple: No child’s speech and hearing rehabilitation should be compromised because of financial constraints.

Kavyansh’ s Journey

Kavyansh received his first cochlear implant at the age of 4, giving him the opportunity to develop his listening, speech, and communication skills. At the age of 11, he received a second cochlear implant for his other ear.

However, due to financial constraints, his family was unable to continue the regular speech and auditory rehabilitation required after his second implant. This interruption could have affected his continued speech and language development.

To help Kavyansh continue his rehabilitation, Samaanya Foundation stepped forward to support his family through a shared support model:

– One-third contributed by the therapist
– One-third contributed by Kavyansh’s parents
– One-third supported by Samaanya Foundation

This partnership helps ensure that financial hardship does not stand in the way of consistent rehabilitation and the progress Kavyansh has worked towards.

A cochlear implant is only the beginning. Continued rehabilitation is what helps a child make the most of it.

Our commitment: No child’s progress should be compromised because of financial constraints.

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