St. Mary's School for the Deaf

2253 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 www.smsdk12.org
Administration
716-834-7200 x169

Fax
716-834-2720

Videophone
866-977-6687

Primary Services
Nongovernmental Agency Departments

Description
St. Mary's School for the Deaf provides students from birth to 21 years of age with hearing loss, communication disorders, and/or multiple disabilities a small class milieu in a Total Communication, Language Rich Environment (LRE). Instruction, following New York State Education Department standards, is provided using Total Communication - spoken, signed and written language - to meet students' individual communication needs. Related services, including Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapies, as well as counseling are available. Audiological services such as hearing tests and minor device repair (hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.) are provided on-site by licensed audiologists. Academic based "Specials," such as Art, Drama and Music are also offered. SMSD has a strong after school program that includes tutoring, sports, and community based activities. A 5 day residential program is also available.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm.

Eligibility
Children and students from birth to 21 years of age with hearing loss, communication disorders, and/or multiple disabilities, along with their families.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
Call for information.

Date of Official Change
Nov 16, 2020

Contacts
Richard Szafranek (Primary)
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
richards@smsdk12.org
716-834-7200 x169
Timothy Kelly
Superintendent
716-834-7200 x169