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
Back to School Checklist for Students with Hearing Technology
By MarionDownsCenter |
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…
Read More Newborn Hearing Screening Referrals
By MarionDownsCenter |
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…
Read More Goberis DHH Track and Field Day a Success!
By MarionDownsCenter |
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…
Read More Stigmas Around Communication Challenges
By MarionDownsCenter |
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…
Read More Pediatric Developmental Milestones
By MarionDownsCenter |
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…
Read More Be Tech Wise With Young Children
By MarionDownsCenter |
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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