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
2020 Legacy Reception: A Virtual Event
By MarionDownsCenter |
Join us for a celebration of Marion's legacy with musical guests Hazel Miller and Bathing Lagoon, 2020 Legacy Award recipient Vickie Thomson, PhD, and emcee - Justin Osmond.
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Hearing Prevention Month: Tips for Protecting Your Children’s Hearing
By Aaron Rose |
Did you know that if you listen to devices with volumes that are too loud for too long and too often, you could experienced noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)?Children today are dealing with an increase in the use of remote learning and may be exposed to excessive noise through their earbuds or headphones.There are ways to…
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Keeping the Clinic Clean: A Perspective on UV-C Technology
By Aaron Rose |
The Marion Downs Center stays committed to cleaning and sanitizing our patient rooms and spaces as well as equipment and other items used in the clinic setting. Coral UV was kind enough to send us one of their Coral UV 3-in-1 Sterilizer for testing. We have used the sterilizer for the past 3 months to…
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ASL Workshop for Beginners – Fall 2020
By MarionDownsCenter |
Get started on your journey in American Sign Language with our beginners workshop, taught by Nina Endler, M.A. Class Schedule Classes will take place on Mondays 5:30 to 7:00 PM from September 14 to November 9, 2020 via Zoom (free to download). ** Note there will be no class on October 12. ** Class Description…
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