Gallaudet University Hearing and Speech Center
Hearing and Speech • Washington, DC • Since 1857 • 1 (Sorenson Center, GU) locations
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About
- Gallaudet University is a private, federally chartered university in Washington, DC, dedicated to education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. It is officially bilingual (ASL and written English) and the only higher education institution designed to accommodate deaf/hard-of-hearing students across all programs. - Founded in 1864 (originally as a grammar school for deaf and blind children) and named after Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet; current president is Roberta Cordano. - Campus and community details: large city campus in DC; partnership and emphasis on deaf leadership with a staff and leadership largely composed of Deaf individuals; significant focus on accessibility and bilingual instruction. - Key stats: about 1,354 students (Fall 2024), 875 undergraduates and 460 postgraduates; 553 academic staff; endowment around $228.9 million (2024); annual revenue roughly $100–500 million; located at 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. - Notable identity: motto Ephphatha (Be opened); nickname Bison; colors Buff and Blue; affiliated with The Buff and Blue newspaper; participates in NCAA Division III (United East/ECFC). If you’re specifically looking for information about the Hearing and Speech Center at Gallaudet University, this page confirms Gallaudet’s overall focus on deaf/hard-of-hearing education and bilingual approach, but it does not provide detailed, separate information about a distinct “Hearing and Speech Center.” For precise center-specific details, you may want to visit Gallaudet’s official site or search for the Hearing and Speech Center page on gallaudet.edu.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
GUHSC accepts third-party insurance coverage and charges upfront. Sliding scale available if uninsured. Insurance information requested for all patients when available.
upfront payment at time of visit, receipts/documentation provided for reimbursement from insurer, sliding scale based on ability to pay, upfront payment with reimbursement later
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Sliding scale pricing for uninsured patients - not specified
FAQs
What services does the Hearing and Speech Center provide?
Audiology, balance, and speech and language services with ASL and spoken languages; university-based clinical training.
Which insurance carriers does GUHSC accept?
Gallaudet University Hearing and Speech Center (GUHSC) currently accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid and Medicare.
What if I (or my family member) don’t have healthcare insurance?
You can still receive services at Gallaudet University Hearing and Speech Center (GUHSC) if you don’t have any healthcare insurance. You will be charged on a sliding scale based on what you can afford to pay.
I have Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) support. What do I need to bring to my appointment?
GUHSC will need your VR counselor’s full name and contact information including address, phone number and/or email address.
I have health insurance but not one that GUHSC accepts. Can I still obtain services at GUHSC?
Yes, you can obtain services. At the time of your visit, you will need to pay for the cost of services up front. GUHSC will provide you with the necessary receipt and documentation you will need to apply for reimbursement from your provider.
Who do I contact if I have questions about my bill?
Contact the GUHSC by coming in to speak with an administrator, call, or reach out through our online contact form.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact the GUHSC front desk administrator by email, by walking into the office, or reach out through our online contact form.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- bdir.in: 3.0/5 (8)
- HealthyHearing (HSLS): average review score 5 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- Yelp: (rating not shown in provided snippet) ((not shown in provided snippet))
Patients praise
- Some reviewers describe the staff/team as professional and communicative
- Positive experiences include being offered multiple hearing-aid options and feeling anxieties reduced
- Some reviews praise patience and clear explanations
Common complaints
- Reports of poor customer service, including not returning calls
- Complaints about delays/lack of hearing aid delivery and administrative/insurance issues
- Negative appointment experience (described as horrible) and issues with hearing-aid repair/customer service
"“I am totally disappointed it’s been almost a year, and still have not gotten my hearing aid … 1 Doctor went on leave … 2 insurance not responding … claim never filed.”"
- localitybiz.com review excerpt"“As someone who has been super nervous about wearing hearing aids again, the team at the clinic made all those anxieties go away. Excellent team … provided me with several options for my new hearing aids.”"
- localitybiz.com review excerpt"“I had an appointment with dr lancaster. it was horrible.”"
- Yelp review excerptSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Strong showing by Gallaudet and the Clerc Center at national conference | Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences | Gallaudet University - Dec 8, 2025
- As major cancer prevention project winds down, center’s efforts to save lives ramp up | Center of Deaf Health Excellence | Gallaudet University - Apr 15, 2026
- Gallaudet Center makes trauma-informed care more available and accessible | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center | Gallaudet University - Feb 22, 2026
- Students build connections at Deaf-led healthcare conference | S-STEM | Gallaudet University - May 13, 2026
- Gallaudet University’s Student Health Service: Where Communication Is Care - Safe'N’Clear - Jul 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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