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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Memphis Oral School for the Deaf

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Empowering Deaf Children to Listen, Learn, and Talk Every child at MOSD has a varying degree of hearing loss.

Audiological advancements have made it possible for children to access sound early in life. Early identification, amplification, and intervention help children build those foundational listening skills in order to develop spoken language. 95% of deaf children are born to hearing parents and parent-child interactions are critical for a child’s success. MOSD supports the family’s choice for intervention and the mode that will help the child in the family environment be most successful. Children have a very short few years in which the brain can develop spoken language and we do our best to help each child reach their individual potential in this particular area. As its name implies, the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf utilizes oral, listening and spoken language, instructional methods for the purpose of developing speech and language skills. The goal for every student at MOSD is to learn to listen and talk. Through early intervention, proper amplification, a specialized listening and spoken language education, a child with hearing loss can develop speech and language skills that will allow them to lead independent lives in a world full of sound. MOSD is a member of OPTION, an international network of organizations with exceptional professionals providing listening and spoken language services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The purpose of every OPTION organization is to facilitate and support the cognitive, social and emotional development of babies with hearing loss as families help their child become proficient with spoken language. OPTION professionals such as Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists have the background, training, and expertise in using specific methods and strategies to support children and their families in the development of listening and spoken language.

10/30/2026

🍂 What an amazing day at our Annual Fall Halloween Fest! 🍁🎃

A HUGE thank you to Beth Pickler and the Pickler Companies for making this special day possible! We are beyond grateful for their hard work, continued support, generosity, and the countless hours they dedicate to putting together such an incredible event for everyone to enjoy.

Your kindness and commitment mean so much to us, and we are so thankful for another wonderful Fall Fest filled with fun, smiles, and memories! ❤️

Thank you for making this day so special year after year!

10/21/2026

Ever wonder what an audiogram tells us? An audiogram shows how well we hear different sounds and helps us better understand each student’s unique hearing needs. Every sound matters, and every listening journey is special! ✨💙

10/21/2026

October is Audiology Awareness Month! This month, we’ve been celebrating the importance of hearing and the amazing audiologists who help our students thrive. Here’s to raising awareness, supporting healthy hearing and celebrating every step of the journey! ✨

10/19/2026

October is Audiology Awareness Month!

What does it mean to be Deaf or Hard of Hearing?

Hearing loss isn’t one-size-fits-all! It exists on a spectrum, ranging from mild to profound, with additional degrees of hearing loss in between.

Each degree can affect how a person hears speech, conversations, and everyday sounds differently.

Swipe through to explore the different degrees of hearing loss, and visit www.mosdkids.org to learn more about the full spectrum of hearing loss.

Don’t wait to get answers about your hearing or your child’s hearing!

Whether you’ve noticed changes in hearing, have concerns about your child’s speech and language development, or simply want a better understanding of hearing health, an audiological evaluation is an important first step.

This Audiology Awareness Month, take the next step! Schedule an appointment with MOSD’s audiology team to better understand your hearing needs and explore available support.

📞 Call 901-758-2228
📧 Email [email protected]

Early identification matters. Let MOSD help you take that first step!

10/16/2026

Understanding the lights on a cochlear implant processor can let you know when support may be needed.
*device lights can vary - be sure to check your device guide or ask your audiologist if you are unsure.
Follow us to learn more about different hearing technology and listening and spoken language.

10/15/2026

Small changes can make conversation easier for someone with hearing loss.

Everyone’s hearing needs are different. Ask what helps, respect their preferences, and keep them included.

Share these tips to help make everyday conversations more accessible.

10/01/2026

What a day on the course!
The MOSD Annual Golf Tournament at Memphis National Golf Club was a great day of golf, friendly competition, and support for the children and families of MOSD.
Congratulations to our contest winners:
Putting Contest: Brandon Swords — 18 ft.
Closest to the Pin: Landin Garcia
Longest Drive: Trent Dixon
Hoop There It Is: Patrick Jordan, who generously donated his winnings back to MOSD in the name of MOSD alumna Lennon!
Ball Drop: Karen Robertson
A huge thank you to our staff and volunteers who kept the day running smoothly, including Kirk Taylor at Closest to the Pin and Afshan Kirk at Hoop There It Is.
We are also grateful to our Board members Lara, Karen, JR, Melissa, Lisa, Beth, Brett and Lyndal for volunteering, playing, sponsoring, and supporting the tournament.
And a very special thank you to MOSD alumna Olivia Greene for sharing a little about her life and her time at MOSD. Hearing from Olivia was a meaningful reminder of what this day is really about.
Every team that played, sponsorship received, contest entered, and volunteer hour given helps MOSD continue empowering children with hearing loss to listen, learn, and talk.
Thank you for making this year’s tournament one to remember. We’ll see you on the course next year!

09/29/2026

Today’s Memphis Oral School for the Deaf Golf Tournament brought our community together in support of the children and families MOSD serves.

We’re grateful to our Albatross Sponsor, Beth and Tom Webb, for their generous support.

Watch for our tournament recap tomorrow!

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7901 Poplar Avenue
Germantown, TN
38138

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 3:30pm

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