now successfully integrating cochlear implants with sign language in their educational programs. however, there is disagreement among researchers about the effectiveness of methods using both sign and speech as compared to sign or speech alone. notable recipients (partial list) michael chorost - american writer dorinda cox - australian politician lou ferrigno - bodybuilder and moviestar rush limbaugh - american conservative radio host heather whitestone - 1995 miss america malala yousafzai - nobel peace prize recipient