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Hearing Device Stolen From Deaf High Point Teen - WGHP
A High Point mother is hoping that her deaf daughter's stolen $8,500 hearing device will be returned.
Someone broke in to Martha Soltani's car outside the J&S Cafeteria on Eastchester Drive Friday night, taking a book bag sitting on the floor of the passenger's side. In the book bag was an $8,500 cochlear implant processor belonging to Martha's daughter, Sara Soltani.
Sara, 15, was born deaf. When she was seven, she underwent surgery for a cochlear implant in her right ear.
"It helps me hear with my other ear. I have a hearing aid, but it's failing, basically. I have to basically rely on my implant," Sara said.
Doctors told Sara she would lose hearing completely in her right ear by her 20s.
In a desperate attempt to get the device back, Martha posted a message on Craigslist, along with a picture of what the device looks like.
"If they wanted money, well that's one thing, but if you take somebody's ability to communicate with the world, that's very difficult," Martha said.
Sara's insurance plan allows for only one replacement. Thus, the family is still trying to decide whether to purchase a new one now, or file an insurance claim.
A High Point mother is hoping that her deaf daughter's stolen $8,500 hearing device will be returned.
Someone broke in to Martha Soltani's car outside the J&S Cafeteria on Eastchester Drive Friday night, taking a book bag sitting on the floor of the passenger's side. In the book bag was an $8,500 cochlear implant processor belonging to Martha's daughter, Sara Soltani.
Sara, 15, was born deaf. When she was seven, she underwent surgery for a cochlear implant in her right ear.
"It helps me hear with my other ear. I have a hearing aid, but it's failing, basically. I have to basically rely on my implant," Sara said.
Doctors told Sara she would lose hearing completely in her right ear by her 20s.
In a desperate attempt to get the device back, Martha posted a message on Craigslist, along with a picture of what the device looks like.
"If they wanted money, well that's one thing, but if you take somebody's ability to communicate with the world, that's very difficult," Martha said.
Sara's insurance plan allows for only one replacement. Thus, the family is still trying to decide whether to purchase a new one now, or file an insurance claim.