An interview with Trish Carlton and Britton Risor, who have received cochlear implants and Kelly Giles, Risor's mother, is presented. Carlton states that people tell her that her speech has improved and so they can understand her better. Risor mentions that she had the original implant and one replacement one when she was in fifth grade. Giles highlights that cost has beome an issue for them as the Arkansas Medicaid will not pay for audiologist visits.