Supporting Individuals and Families With Hearing or Communication Challenges

A nonprofit "Center of Excellence," developing and providing hearing, speech/language, and early literacy services and programs.

At the Marion Downs Center, we value comprehensive service, individual attention, family engagement,
evidence-based solutions and a wellness approach to hearing and communication challenges.

News and Announcements

Deaf Awareness Month: Aaron’s Story (@DeafSplitboarder)

September is Deaf Awareness Month and we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight one of our team members – Aaron Rose – who has profound hearing loss and has…
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Back to School Checklist for Students with Hearing Technology

As the school year approaches, it’s time to get ready for a fresh start! For families with children using hearing technology, ensuring that everything is in top shape will help…
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Newborn Hearing Screening Referrals

In 1963, Marion Downs laid down the groundwork for universal newborn hearing screenings in Colorado and today over 98% of all newborns are screened for hearing concerns before leaving the…
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Goberis DHH Track and Field Day a Success!

After a five years hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over four hundred deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students from across the Denver Metro area and as far as…
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Stigmas Around Communication Challenges

According to ASHA, 65% of people over 18 years old with hearing, speech, and/or language difficulties say that they encounter stigmas. Here are some tips for communicating with people who…
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Pediatric Developmental Milestones

May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month and the Marion Downs Center is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of communication and supporting parents. ASHA developed a pediatric communication milestones quiz to…
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