Educational & Auditory Resources for Sound (EARS) Program - St. Mary's School for the Deaf

2253 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 www.smsdk12.org
Main Phone
716-834-7200 x147

Primary Services
Audiological Evaluations, Auditory Training, Aural Rehabilitation Therapy, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Hearing Aid Evaluations, Hearing Aids, Hearing Screening

Description
Offers on site Comprehensive Audiological Services: newborn hearing screening, diagnostic ABR/ASSR, VRA and behavioral audiometry, immitance testing, pediatric hearing aid fitting and programming/BAHA services, pediatric cochlear implant mapping, and device troubleshooting and repair.

Offers Infant/Toddler and Preschool Educational Programming, including everyday listening strategies for the home; parent involvement based on auditory verbal principles; natural conversations as the basis of communication; weekly interaction with hearing peers; individualized speech and language therapy services; and integrated programs that include occupational therapy, physical therapy and other related services as needed.

Also offers Family Education and Support. Free transportation available.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:25am-3pm.

Eligibility
All children with hearing loss.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Must go through an evaluation with the Teacher, Audiologist, and Speech Language Pathologist, after which the team will meet to determine if the child qualifies for program.

Program Fees
Pediatric diagnostic testing, hearing aid, BAHA and CI services are provided free of charge to current and prospective students.

Languages
Spanish and Arabic; accommodations will be made for other languages.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
Restrooms and parking.

Date of Official Change
Nov 16, 2020

Contacts
Kristen M. Cotter (Primary)
EARS Coordinator
kristen@smsdk12.org
716-834-7200 x147