At OSD, students learn and thrive through ASL, visual communication, and Deaf culture.
Audiology services support families who use hearing aids or cochlear implants at home, with hearing relatives or friends, or in community settings where ASL access may vary.
We do not require or promote the use of hearing devices for school success.
Our role is to help families understand equipment respectfully and without pressure.
What We Provide (Free for OSD Students)
Free earmolds
Free tubing & Free batteries
Free hearing aid cleaning & checks
Free basic cochlear implant checks
(No mapping performed at school)
Free FM/DM troubleshooting (family request only)
Free hearing aid loaners, when available
Free basic repairs & small fixes
Statewide Hearing Evaluation (for any students)
We offer comprehensive hearing evaluations for Oregon students (ages 3 - 12th grade) registered with a local school district. All services take place on the OSD campus. Please Note: We provide evaluation services only, not transportation.
Consultation & Family Support
Understanding hearing aids and cochlear implants
Communication guidance for homes with Deaf + hearing members
Support for families whose children prefer using devices at home
Respectful conversations about communication options
Assistance coordinating with outside clinics when needed
We honor every child’s identity:
ASL-only, no devices, hearing aids, cochlear implants, or a mix.
A Deaf-Centered Approach
At OSD, classrooms emphasize:
ASL-first instruction
Direct visual access
Deaf role models
Inclusive community
Hearing devices are optional.
We help only as much as your family wants or needs.
When to Contact Audiology
Hearing aid or CI sounds “off”
Something is buzzing / no sound
Batteries, tubing, or earmolds need replacing
Your child uses devices at home
You have questions about equipment
You want guidance for communication in mixed environments
There are no wrong questions.
Your School Audiologist
Jim Petrusich, AuD, CCC-A
Educational Audiologist
Oregon School for the Deaf – Audiology Center
999 Locust Street
Salem, OR 97310
audiology@osd.k12.or.us
Mobile/Text: 503-551-4195
VP: 503-383-1967