Application for Helen Beebe AwardBy auditory-verbal / March 25, 2024 PLEASE PRINT THE COMPLETED FORM AND MAIL TO AVI Name Degree Professional Title Institution Preferred Mailing Address City/State/Zip Daytime Telephone (Area Code + Number + Extension) How long have you been a member of AVI, Inc.? Are you a Certified A-V Therapist? Yes/No YES NO Please submit the following with this application: Letters of recommendation from at least one Auditory-Verbal Therapist who is a member of AVI stating the reasons this candidate should be considered for the Beebe Award. Letters of recommendation from at least two families with children on the candidates caseload. A summary of the candidates educational and career background in a curriculum vitae or resume. This must include a minimum of three years working as an A-V Therapist upon completion of an accredited degree program in communication disorders or special education. Submission of a videotape demonstrating the candidates teaching methods with children who have severe to profound hearing impairments and their parents. This should be long enough to show different aspects of therapeutic intervention. (Suggested length: one hour.) Candidates may include children with cochlear implants, but not exclusively; and they must demonstrate the basic principles of the A-V approach. Videotapes must be accompanied by biographical notes and audiograms of the children shown. Submission of a list of the candidates other contributions to the field, such as publications, workshop and conference presentations, etc. Candidates own statement of commitment to the Auditory-Verbal philosophy. Signature Date