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
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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Introduction to Cued American English with Cue College
By Aaron Rose |
Learn to cue with Cue College in a 5 week course that teaches the basics of Cued Speech for American English. Class Description CS200 – Introduction to Cued American English includes 10 sessions over 5 weeks with digital access to the CS100 online curriculum and weekly video assignments for feedback on expressive cueing skills. Class…
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Screening and Diagnostic Testing Available
By Aaron Rose |
The Marion Downs Center can providescreening and diagnostic testing for children who may have missed their appointments or may need up-to-date information for school-based services. We maintain a safe environment by wearing face masks, cleaning tools and rooms between appointments, and limiting the number of patients in the building. Contact us to schedule an appointment…
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Staying Safe With KidScreen
By MarionDownsCenter |
As childcare sites and schools deal with a challenging situation due to COVID-19, the Marion Downs Center is concerned about late identification of hearing, vision, or speech concerns. The KidScreen program is anxious to conduct hearing, vision, and speech screenings for the community. These screenings help identify potential obstacles to a child’s communication, development, learning,…
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