Endorsed by the late Dr. Marion Downs
Mother of Pediatric Audiology
VALIDATED PROOF
The Root (Personal Connection)
Hearing loss is the #1 birth defect — 33 babies born with hearing loss every day in the U.S.
Was it the 21‑gun salute while in utero, malnutrition as a Navy family, or genetics?
Check your environment too: avoid noise above 70 dB to prevent avoidable damage.
Daddy, Chief Gunners Mate R. M. Barnes & Teresa
The Legacy (Marion's Impact)
The Letter with No Date
Marion refused to date my letter. She said, “It will take time, TJ.” After 30+ years, her effort got ABR & OAE newborn screening approved in every state.
Detection and direction for this communication disability now affects all aspects of life.
Marion Down, Mother of Pediatric Audiology
The Leap (Action & Authority)
Following her Lead.
Marion skydived after surviving brain cancer. I jumped to follow her determination — and to continue serving a $13T market with Auditory Impact Revolution (A.I.R.) Ecosystem Training™ and getting HearC / SAI symbol out to the world.
Working on breaking the silence on a hidden crisis.
Barnes Tandem Skydiving at 73.