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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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UDC Speech and Hearing Clinic

About the UDC Speech and Hearing Clinic

audiology test roomWelcome to the UDC Speech & Hearing Clinic, part of the University of the District of Columbia’s Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology. The clinic serves adults and children in the DC Metropolitan area with a wide range of communication needs.

We provide comprehensive prevention, education, evaluation, and treatment services for individuals of all ages with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. Services also include hearing screenings to support the identification and intervention of communication and swallowing needs.

All services are currently offered free of charge and are delivered as part of the clinical training for graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Master’s program. Student clinicians are closely supervised by fully licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Our Services

At the UDC Speech & Hearing Clinic, we proudly offer services at no cost to our clients. Our clinical offerings include:

Speech and Language Services

  • Articulation Therapy: Focuses on improving the clarity of speech sounds to help individuals pronounce words correctly.
  • Fluency/Stuttering Therapy: Addresses speech fluency issues, helping individuals manage and reduce stuttering.
  • Expressive Language Therapy: Enhances the ability to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings in verbal form.
  • Receptive Language Therapy: Improves understanding and processing of spoken language.
  • Literacy Services: Supports essential reading and writing skills for academic success.

Voice Disorders Services

  • Voice Therapy: Focuses on treating various voice disorders, such as hoarseness, vocal strain, and pitch disorders. Therapy aims to improve vocal quality, pitch, loudness, and breath support.
  • Gender-Affirming Voice Services: Provides specialized voice training for individuals seeking to modify their voice as part of gender affirmation. This service helps clients achieve a voice that aligns with their gender identity while ensuring vocal health and efficiency.

Cognitive-Communication Services

  • Post-Stroke Speech, Language and Cognitive Therapy: Assists individuals recovering from strokes with communication and cognitive challenges.

Swallowing Disorders Services

  • Swallowing Therapy: Addresses difficulties in swallowing (dysphagia), essential for nutrition and safety.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Services

  • AAC Services: Introduces and trains clients in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices and strategies. These services are designed for individuals with significant communication challenges, providing tools to facilitate effective communication.

Hearing Screenings

  • Hearing Screenings and Education: Offers assessments of hearing abilities and education on hearing health.

Community Services

  • Cognitive and Hearing Screenings at Your Facility: We offer outreach services, with our trained personnel coming to your organization or facility to provide cognitive and hearing screenings for your clients or community members. This initiative aims to promote awareness and early detection of cognitive and hearing issues, ensuring that individuals receive timely support and resources. For logistics related to community screenings, please contact Dorothy Gaspard-St. Cyr, Clinical Coordinator, at [email protected].

Individual and Group Services

  • Individual Services: Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions that focus on the specific needs of each client.
  • Group Services: Collaborative sessions where clients can practice skills and share experiences in a supportive environment.
  • Special Support Group Services: Dedicated groups that provide additional support for specific challenges, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding among participants.

Disorders We Treat

Our clinic addresses a wide range of disorders, including:

  • Developmental Delay: Delayed milestones in speech and language development.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges in communication and social interaction associated with autism.
  • Stroke: Speech and language impacts resulting from brain injury due to stroke.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussions: Issues arising from severe head injuries affecting communication.
  • Parkinson's Disease: Speech and language difficulties related to the progression of Parkinson's.
  • Dementia: Communication and cognitive challenges associated with various forms of dementia.

Lifespan Services

We cater to clients across the lifespan, from infants to older adults, ensuring tailored care suited to their unique needs.

Clinic Hours

Our clinic operates on a semester-based schedule that aligns with the university's academic calendar:

Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Clinical Supervision

All services are provided by our graduate students in Speech-Language Pathology as part of their training, under the direct supervision of our certified and licensed clinical faculty.

Intake Procedures

To initiate services, clients must complete intake documents, including:

  • Primary Concern: Information about the main issues prompting the referral.
  • Background Information: A history of the individual’s communication and/or swallowing challenges.
  • Medical History: Relevant medical information that may impact assessment and treatment.
  • Primary Care Physician Information: Contact details for coordination of care.
  • Birth History: Developmental milestones and events that may be significant.
  • Previous Evaluation Documents: While requested, previous evaluation documents are not required.

Location

UDC Van Ness Campus
Building 71, 3rd Floor, Suite 3210
4250 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 

Accreditation

The UDC Speech-Language Pathology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment or inquire about our community services, please contact our Office Manager, Ms. Demessie, at 202-274-6161. We look forward to assisting you on your path to improved communication and swallowing health!

Contact Us

UDC Speech and Hearing Clinic

Van Ness Campus
Building 41, Room 306
[email protected]
202-274-6161
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