Auditory-Verbal Center Inc

What Auditory-Verbal Center Inc does

Auditory-Verbal Center Inc (AVC) is a Georgia-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1977 that delivers family-centered Auditory-Verbal therapy, aural rehabilitation, and full-service audiology care to children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. Its core intervention teaches children with hearing loss — from mild to profound — to listen and speak without relying on sign language or lip reading, delivered by Speech-Language Pathologists and Listening and Spoken Language Specialists certified through the AG Bell Academy. The organization also operates a full-service Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic providing hearing aids, cochlear implant mapping (adults), and non-sedated Auditory Brainstem Response testing, alongside the Georgia Hearing Aid Loaner Bank administered under the state Department of Public Health's EHDI program for children under 36 months.

AVC reaches clients through two physical locations (Atlanta headquarters at 1875 Century Boulevard and a Macon regional office) plus a teletherapy platform that enables statewide delivery across Georgia, with bilingual Spanish-language therapy provided directly by native Spanish-speaking therapists. The organization employs 11–50 staff, serves approximately 126 clients weekly in its AV therapy program, and delivers more than 3,600 therapy sessions annually. It reports providing an average of $1.02M+ per year in scholarships and insurance discounts to families.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model combining fee-for-service therapy and audiology (including hearing aid hardware sales), charitable donations, and fundraising events such as galas (tickets at $175/person, tables from $2,500) and golf tournaments (team entries $1,500–$2,500, sponsorships up to $4,000). Customer acquisition relies on direct outreach, community referrals through partners such as Kiwanis, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Fulton County, and the Georgia Department of Public Health, plus social media, testimonial content, and earned media.

Name

Auditory-Verbal Center Inc

Legal name

Auditory Verbal Center, Inc.

Website

https://avchears.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Auditory-Verbal Center Inc is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 that delivers family-centered Auditory-Verbal therapy, aural rehabilitation, audiology services, and the Georgia Hearing Aid Loaner Bank to deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hearing and Speech Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluation, Implementation & Training (School-Based) (EDAKAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

Keywords

• Auditory-verbal therapy
• Hearing healthcare services
• Speech-language pathology
• Audiology clinic services
• Deaf and hard of hearing

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services: Fees for auditory-verbal therapy sessions and aural rehabilitation services for children and adults with hearing loss
2. Audiology Services and Hearing Aids: Dispensing of digital hearing aids, earmolds, hearing aid repairs, cochlear implant support, and related audiological services for adults
3. Donations and Fundraising: Relies heavily on donor support through events like galas, golf tournaments, and direct donations. 100% of proceeds support therapy programs and family scholarships
4. Event Sponsorships: Revenue from event sponsorship packages ranging from $200 to $4,000, including gala tickets at $175 per person with early bird discounts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVC delivers family-centered auditory-verbal therapy and aural rehabilitation services to teach deaf and hard of hearing children and adults to listen and speak without sign language or lip reading. It supplements these clinical services with a full-service Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic (diagnostic testing, hearing aid dispensing, cochlear implant mapping), bilingual Spanish-language therapy, teletherapy delivery, and the Georgia Hearing Aid Loaner Bank that provides temporary hearing aids to young children at no cost.

Product overview

Auditory-Verbal Center Inc operates as a nonprofit healthcare organization offering a comprehensive suite of hearing-related services. The core offerings include Auditory-Verbal Therapy (the primary intervention teaching children with hearing loss to listen and speak), Aural Rehabilitation, Teletherapy (remote therapy delivery), and Spanish-language therapy services. Supporting these is a full-service Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic providing diagnostic testing, hearing aids, cochlear implant mapping (adults), and assistive listening devices. Additionally, the Georgia Hearing Aid Loaner Bank provides temporary hearing aids to young children at no cost. Together, these services form an integrated continuum of care from early intervention through adulthood for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AV Therapy)
• Aural Rehabilitation
• Teletherapy

Quantifiable outcome

• 126 clients served weekly in Auditory-Verbal Therapy program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kiwanis: Georgia DistrictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity service organization partnership supporting the Auditory Verbal Center's mission to serve deaf and hard of hearing children in Georgia
• Georgia Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners through the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program to host the Georgia Hearing Aid Loaner Bank (HALB), providing temporary hearing aids for children with hearing loss through age 36 months
• Fulton CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty government partnership supporting the Auditory Verbal Center's services for residents
• United Way of Greater AtlantaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partnership providing funding and community support for the Auditory Verbal Center's programs
• Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation for Listening and Spoken Language Specialists (LSLS Cert AVT). The AG Bell Academy provides the certification that AVC's therapists hold. AVC staff serve in leadership positions in GA state chapter.
• Atlanta Marriott Perimeter CenterminorOthersHotel venue partner for gala events, providing discounted room blocks for event attendees
• Sunset Hills Country ClubminorOthersGolf tournament venue host for Jack's Army Golf event
• Indian Hills Country ClubminorOthersAnnual charity golf tournament venue in Marietta, GA

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sound Start (formerly Bolesta Center): Florida-based nonprofit providing auditory-verbal therapy and listening and spoken language services for children with hearing loss. Comparable to AVC in clinical methodology and nonprofit-resourced therapy delivery.
• Listen Foundation: Colorado-based nonprofit providing auditory-verbal therapy and family support services for children with hearing loss. Comparable to AVC in AVT service delivery, family-centered model, and reliance on donations and community fundraising.
• John Tracy Center: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing Auditory-Verbal therapy and aural rehabilitation services for deaf and hard of hearing children. Closest direct peer to AVC in terms of AVT methodology, nonprofit structure, and family-centered service model; differs in geographic market (California vs. Georgia).
• Moog Center for Deaf Education: St. Louis-based nonprofit providing listening and spoken language education and therapy for deaf and hard of hearing children. Comparable to AVC in specialized AVT focus, family-centered approach, and nonprofit delivery model.
• Hearts for Hearing: Oklahoma City-based nonprofit providing auditory-verbal therapy, audiology, and hearing aid services for children and adults with hearing loss. Highly comparable to AVC in integrated AVT-plus-audiology model under one nonprofit roof.
• Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech: Multi-state nonprofit operating schools and therapy centers serving deaf and hard of hearing children using listening and spoken language approaches. Comparable to AVC in core AVT methodology and clinical service model, with broader geographic footprint across the Northeast and Midwest.
• River School: Washington DC-based nonprofit providing listening and spoken language programs for children with hearing loss alongside typical-hearing peers. Comparable to AVC in AVT philosophy and integration of therapy with mainstream educational outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell): National nonprofit providing advocacy, LSLS certification, and resources supporting listening and spoken language for people with hearing loss. AVC's clinical staff are AG Bell-certified and AVC staff serve in leadership of GA's AG Bell chapter; comparable as the broader institutional ecosystem around AVC's clinical practice.
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): National consumer advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. Comparable to AVC in serving the deaf and hard of hearing community, but focused on advocacy, education, and support rather than direct clinical therapy delivery.

Regional players

• Beginnings for Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: North Carolina-based nonprofit providing parent support, early intervention, and hearing-loss family services across the Charlotte region. Comparable to AVC in mission and nonprofit audience, but more focused on parent support/counseling rather than direct AVT clinical delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avchears
• YouTubeyoutube.com/auditoryverbalcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/avchears
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/603466
• Instagraminstagram.com/avchears

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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