Marion Downs Center

09/29/2025

🎉 We’re Officially Open in Our New Home! 🎉

The Marion Downs Center is thrilled to welcome patients at our beautiful new location:
📍 5570 DTC Parkway, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Our mission remains the same: to provide comprehensive, family-centered care for hearing, speech, and wellness empowering individuals of all ages to communicate and thrive.

A huge thank-you to our fearless leader, Dr. Gabbard, whose vision and dedication helped make this move a reality for the MDC team and the community we serve. 💙

✨ Now booking appointments! Call us or visit our website to schedule your visit today. We can’t wait to see you!

Mariondowns.org

09/27/2025

📢 Big News from the Marion Downs Center!
We officially moved into our new building yesterday and couldn’t be more excited. 🎉

Our team is busy getting everything ready, and we will begin seeing patients this Monday September 29th in our beautiful new space:

📍5570 DTC Parkway, Suite 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

While our address has changed, our mission remains the same- providing exceptional hearing, speech, and balance care for our community.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!💙🦻🏼

09/09/2025

09/02/2025

We are excited to announce that 2026 Goberis DHH Track and Field Day will be held on May 5, 2026 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium - Hinkley High School, tentatively scheduled from 9:30 to 12:30 PM.

Save the date, put those transportation requests in, and stay tuned for updates on registration and volunteering. We can't wait to see everyone again!

To sign up for updates, visit www.mariondowns.org/dhhtfd

Have questions? Email us at DHHTFD@mariondowns.org

08/08/2025

🐴 Join the Marion Downs Center and friends for a Family Day on the Ranch hosted by Rosie's Ranch. 🐴

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Date: Saturday, August 23rd 2025
Who: Families of children with hearing and/or vision challenges

Pony Rides, | Petting Horses & Ponies | Western-Style Snacks | Exciting Games including horseshoe toss, hay mountain, and hobby horse racing | Horse Arts & Crafts | Horse Cookie Decorating

*Children must be at least 2 years old and wear a helmet to ride, but all children are welcome to meet and explore the horses.

Please register by August 19th so we can have an accurate headcount! Yee haw! 🤠

🐴 We look forward to a Rootin' Tootin' day on the ranch! 🤠

https://forms.office.com/r/fK8yTh9GqZ

With Anchor Center for Blind Children, LISTEN Foundation, Inc., Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Hands & Voices/ Colorado Hands & Voices

07/30/2025

Dr. Caleb Kronen presented on hearing loss prevention to the next generation of artists and musicians at the Get Loud Music Summit in Denver, organized by Youth on Record. Many of the participants were touring musicians here for the three-day music festival called Underground Music Showcase - UMS in its 25th year. Participants learned about habits and tools to level up their music career while keeping their ears safe.

Did you know you can get custom ear plugs specifically for playing music without sacrificing the quality of sound? Make an appointment at the Marion Downs Center to get a baseline hearing evaluation and discuss options for protecting your hearing as a musician.

https://mariondowns.org/book-an-appointment/

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07/17/2025

We are honored and grateful to receive a generous donation from the Arapahoe Sertoma Club 1952 in support of our work for the underserved at the Marion Downs Center.

's mission—SERvice TO MAnkind—aligns beautifully with our work providing life-changing hearing, speech, and communication services to individuals of all ages. Their support helps ensure that everyone has access to the care and technology they need to thrive.

07/15/2025

Marion’s Way Summer Camp wouldn’t be possible without our camp staff who are speech language pathologists, audiologists, and graduate students.

From Ling Sound checks to modeling language, camp staff uses every opportunity to support the campers with their hearing technology and social communication.

Sign up to get updates on Marion’s Way programs at www.mariondowns.org/marions-way

07/07/2025

Did you know parent education is a key component of Marion’s Way Summer Camp with coaching sessions and immersive experiences at camp?

Our team reviews communication plans and provides resources for parents. Families receive support in the areas of advocacy, communication, and hearing technology.

Sign up to get updates on Marion’s Way programs at www.mariondowns.org/marions-way.

07/02/2025

Join us for our Living Well with Hearing Loss class on July 16 from 2 to 4:30 PM at the Marion Downs Center. Our class is free and open to the public.

Topics include communication strategies, environmental modifications, and self-advocacy. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions on topics related to hearing loss.

Your family members and friends are welcome too!

Call us at 303-322-1871 or email us at appointments@mariondowns.org to register.

07/02/2025

The Marion Downs Center’s Marion’s Way summer camp went “swimmingly” with our beach unit! 😎

The cornerstone of our fun revolves around helping children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing develop strong listening, spoken language, and social communication skills.

One important strategy is to optimize listening through advanced wireless microphone technology. Phonak’s Roger system connects to both hearing aids and cochlear implants to create a listening connection which bypasses distance and competing noise.

This support gives every child the best chance to stay connected, focused, and fully engaged in the experience. You can see the joy effective communication brings to our staff as well as the children! 😃

06/25/2025

Join us in welcoming 3rd Year audiology students from Purdue University, Emily Heideman and Gabrielle Engleman for their summer clinic experience. 👋

In their third year of graduate studies, audiology students rotate through audiology clinics to gain experience in different settings. 🍎

As a center of excellence, the Marion Downs Center values the importance of hands-on experiences and provide educational opportunities for audiology students from all over the United States. 👂

06/18/2025

Congratulations to Maeline Barnstable, Marion Downs Center’s Director of KidScreen, for being named “Vendor of The Year for Denver Great Kids Head Start School Year 2024-25”!

This award reflects Maeline’s dedication to MDC's KidScreen program and our HeadStart partners. Through the KidScreen program, the MDC provides health screenings in the areas of hearing, vision, and speech/language for multiple agencies and private schools with over 2,000 children screened annually.

We are grateful to Denver Great Kids Head Start Program for providing support to thirty-one childcare centers and over 1,100 children ages 0 to 5 across the Denver metro area.

06/09/2025

🌞 Today was our first day of Marion’s Way Summer Camp at the Anchor Center! We had some familiar faces as well as new ones among our campers and spent time today getting to know each other.

Marion’s Way Summer Camp is an intensive summer language enrichment program for children who are deaf or hard of hearing incorporating a language-rich environment and instruction with a focus on developing listening and spoken language skills. 🎒

We provide scholarships for families in need. To learn more about Marion’s Way, visit www.mariondowns.org/marions-way

06/06/2025

Thank you to photographers Corey Christiansen, Valerie Mosley, and Aaron Rose for the amazing pictures from 2025 Goberis DHH Track and Field Day. 📷

Despite the weather, deaf and hard of hearing students had a blast at all the different stations from egg/spoon races to long jumps.

Please visit our photo album to view more pictures from the event.

Goberis DHH Track and Field Day 2025 Photos Goberis DHH Track and Field Day 2025 Memorable Moments View Album Photos by Corey Christiansen, Valerie

06/05/2025

Steve came to the Marion Downs Center after being referred by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for new hearing aids. 🦻

Initially, he didn’t feel as much of a need to wear his hearing aids, but over time he experienced more hearing loss and has visited us for hearing aid programming over the last three years.

Steve is grateful for his experience with the Marion Downs Center. Thank you for sharing your story! 🙏

05/27/2025

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month and the Marion Downs Center would like to celebrate our amazing audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

Jordan Belanger, AuD: "I love being an audiologist because I can help improve communication with family and friends."

Ben Livingston, AuD: "I love being an audiologist because I help musicians protect their ears!"

Julie Peterson, AuD: "I love being an audiologist because I can help people get reconnected with the sounds of life!"

Caleb Kronen, AuD: “I love being an audiologist because I have the privilege of building lasting relationships with my patients while guiding them to better hearing and improved quality of life.”

Maeline Barnstable, Director of Screening and Speech-Language Outreach, describes why she loves being a speech-language pathologist – “I love helping people communicate with one another.”

We appreciate your passion for communication and hearing health!

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05/21/2025

The Marion Downs Center staff took part in a First Aid/CPR training to ensure we can provide quick and responsive medical care for our patients in the event of an emergency.

Thank you to Premier CPR Training for providing the training!

05/19/2025

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month and the Marion Downs Center is committed to sharing the importance of hearing loss prevention. 👂

Custom hearing protection goes a long ways to protect your hearing in loud environments from construction sites to music concerts.

Watch this video to see how to use and take care of custom ear plugs.

05/16/2025

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month and the Marion Downs Center is committed to sharing the importance of strong language and communication skills. 💬

An especially important language developmental period happens before children enter kindergarten. Strong communication skills prepare children for reading, writing, and future academic achievement. 📚

See The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s activities to foster language skills in preschoolers: https://www.asha.org/about/press-room/articles/8-speech-and-language-skills-to-practice-with-your-preschooler-at-home/

05/13/2025

Thank you to all our sponsors who helped make the 2025 Goberis DHH Track and Field Day a success! Your support is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to continuing our partnerships for future community events!

With FirstBank, Relay Colorado, Cochlear Americas, Sonova, T-Mobile Accessibility, 988 Colorado, Rocky Mountain Ear Center, Hearing Loss Association of America - Denver Chapter, & Aurora Public Schools

05/09/2025

Here's another article about Goberis DHH Track and Field Day from CBS Colorado!

The Marion Downs Center hosted its annual Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Track and Field Day in Aurora.

05/09/2025

Did you catch 9NEWS (KUSA)'s coverage of Goberis DHH Track and Field Day? Check it out here.

The Marion Downs Center hosts an inclusive track and field event for deaf students.

05/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who braved the rain for the 2025 Goberis DHH Track and Field Day at Aurora Public Schools Stadium! 🤟

🌧️ Despite the wet weather, we had a blast this year with nearly 250 elementary students and 70 middle/high school student volunteers showing up in force. 💪

We can’t wait for next year’s event!

To receive updates on Goberis DHH Track and Field Day, sign up via our form at www.mariondowns.org/dhhtfd 📢

04/23/2025

Today is Admin Professional Day and we wanted to thank our staff who play an important role in providing hearing health care. We’re grateful for all the work you do in taking care of our patients!

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04/07/2025

Goberis DHH Track and Field Day is one month away! We are excited to see everyone at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. 😎

Visit our website at www.mariondowns.org/dhhtfd or email us for more information on registration at dhhtfd@mariondowns.org. 📄

We are still looking for more adult volunteers – any help is appreciated! 🤜🤛

Here are some picture highlights from last year’s event thanks to our student photographers! 📷

03/31/2025

We are seeking volunteers for Goberis DHH Track and Field Day on May 7th!

We need help with field stations, event cover set up, break down, and squad support! Do you have photography skills? Are you fluent in American Sign Language? Any help is greatly appreciated!

You can access our registration at www.mariondowns.org/dhhtfd. Please email dhhtfd@mariondowns.org if you have any questions about volunteering. Please register by April 18th.

03/26/2025

Karen Risch has been visiting the Marion Downs Center since 1961 when Marion Downs fitted her with her first hearing aids. 😮

She now travels 600 miles round trip from her home in southwest Colorado to the Marion Downs Center. In this video, she shares her story of dedication to hearing health. We are grateful to Karen for her support for the Marion Downs Center!

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03/24/2025

📢 We have extended our deadline for Marion’s Way Listening and Language Camp applications to April 8. It is first come, first serve with scholarships available!

Marion’s Way Listening and Language Camp will take place at the Anchor Center in Denver over three weeks - Monday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 12 PM, June 9 to 26.

To apply or learn more about Marion’s Way, visit www.mariondowns.org/marions-way or email contact@mariondowns.org to request an application. 🏖️

03/20/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Goberis DHH Track and Field Day at Aurora Public Schools Stadium on May 7, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM!

Visit our website at www.mariondowns.org/dhhtfd to access our registration forms. We can't wait to see everyone! Email dhhtfd@mariondowns.org for questions about the registration process.

03/14/2025

Join us in congratulating Maggie Brown, 4th Year Audiology Fellow, on completing her LEND project, “Teacher Concern Input in Speech, Language, and Hearing Communication Screening Measures,” which involved analyzing KidScreen screening data and teacher surveys on speech and hearing concerns. Maggie presented her poster at the EHDI Annual Conference in Pittsburgh.

LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) provide long-term, graduate level interdisciplinary trainings and interdisciplinary services and car. LEND prepares trainees from diverse professional disciplines to assume leadership roles in their respective fields and by ensuring high levels of interdisciplinary clinical competence.

03/03/2025

March 3 is World Hearing Day! Your hearing health is important!

Even children are at risk of hearing loss with loud video games and toys as well as musical instruments.

Musicians and employees exposed to loud noises can protect their hearing by using custom-fit ear plugs.

As you get older, it’s important to get your hearing tested regularly.

Contact the Marion Downs Center to schedule a hearing evaluation at 303-322-1871 or appointments@mariondowns.org

02/26/2025

As a patient of the Marion Downs Center, Marjorie places her trust in the organization to provide quality audiology services and support children with hearing challenges.

Thank you Marjorie for your dedicated support to our organization and sharing your trust in us.
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02/25/2025

Today is International Cochlear Implant Day! At the Marion Downs Center, our goal is to support all options to improve communication, which includes working with cochlear implants. When individuals no longer benefit from optimally fit hearing aids, a cochlear implant may be the next step to improve communication.

If you think you may be a cochlear implant candidate, contact the Marion Downs Center to schedule a hearing evaluation at 303-322-1871 or appointments@mariondowns.org

Pictured is Dr. Jordan Belanger returning a repaired cochlear implant to a patient.

02/19/2025

👂 Bill and Helene came to the Marion Downs Center seeking audiology services. 👂

"When we first learned of the Marion Downs Center we eagerly awaited a place where Bill could get a thorough, professional evaluation for hearing aids. The quality was clearly evident when we first met all of you and it continues as Bill appreciates his new hearing aids.

But, as we became familiar with you we learned that Marion Downs Center is recognized worldwide in improving the lives of children and adults dealing with hearing loss. We appreciate your efforts and want to contribute to your mission."

Thank you to Bill and Helene for sharing your positive experience and supporting our mission. 👐 🙏

02/14/2025

♥️Happy Valentine’s Day from the Marion Downs Center!♥️
This past weekend, along with Colorado Hands & Voices, we had the pleasure of hosting a special Valentine’s Day event for DHH families!🦻🏼🩷 It was a wonderful time filled with laughter, fun activities and plenty of LOVE. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success!
We are grateful for our incredible community and can’t wait to create more moments like these at future events. Wishing you all a day filled with love and happiness!🤟🏽💌❣️

02/05/2025

We're excited to see everyone who signed up for our Valentine's Day party at the Marion Downs Center. A reminder that it's not too late to sign up for the event!

All families of deaf and hard of hearing children are welcome. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday at 10 am!

www.mariondowns.org/valentines-day

With Colorado Hands & Voices

01/30/2025

☀️ We are excited to announce applications are now open for 2025 Marion’s Way Listening and Language Camp at the Anchor Center in Denver. 🏖️

This year’s camp for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 3-5 will take place over three weeks - Mondays to Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12 PM, June 9 to 26.

Scholarships are available. To apply or learn more about Marion’s Way, visit www.mariondowns.org/marions-way or email contact@mariondowns.org to request an application.

01/27/2025

❤ A reminder to sign up for our Valentine's Day party for families of deaf and hard of hearing children on February 8 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Marion Downs Center ❤

We are excited to announce that we will have story time in American Sign Language, Cued American English, and Spoken English. Join us for arts and crafts, cookie decorating, and Valentine's Day cards!

Visit www.mariondowns.org/valentines-day to RSVP for free!

with Colorado Hands & Voices

01/26/2025

🎂 Happy Birthday to Marion! 🎉

Marion would have been 110 on January 26th. We are proud to carry on your legacy.
Did you know Marion is in the CO Women's Hall of Fame? Watch this video to learn more about Marion's legacy.

https://vimeo.com/240823210/a69eef56ff