Cochlear Implants A Game Changer For Deaf Softball Player

OAKDALE (CBS13) – She was born genetically deaf, but eighth-grader Amanda Bricker isn’t letting it stop her.
Larry Loger coaches varsity softball at Oakdale High School where Amanda will go next year.
“I’ve never seen her use it as a crutch,” Loger said. “She’s a hard worker so I don’t think it’s ever going to be a problem for her.”
To watch her play, you would have no idea she was born deaf.  That’s in large part thanks to c