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

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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Be Tech Wise With Young Children

May is Speech Language Hearing Month. The Marion Downs Center cannot emphasize enough the importance of direct connections with young children to facilitate language development. The brains of babies to…
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MDC Audiologists Attend AAA

Marion Downs Center Audiologists attend annual American Academy of Audiology conference
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