WELCOME TO AVA
Welcome to AVA:
Autistic Voiceover Artists
We're so glad you're here!
Here at AVA, our mission is to empower autistic adults in the voiceover industry, redefine the creative community, and inspire positive change in the way society perceives and embraces neurodiversity.
Please join us! Together, we can make voices heard, dreams realized, and a more inclusive world for all.
- Live classes led by voiceover professionals
- Elevate your artistry with specialty workshops
- Access voiceover video courses 24/7
- A subscription program designed to work for you
Experience Live Classes
Learn the fundamentals of voiceover.
Explore the many genres, and discover the art of voicing for video games, animation, commercials, audiobooks, e-learning, and more! For those with voiceover experience, expand your knowledge, hone your skills, and broaden your network.
UPCOMING FREE CLASSES ON ZOOM
NOVEMBER 2024
Basic info on the Voiceover Industry and what AVA offers.
Expand Your Knowledge
The AVA video library provides voiceover-based courses that cover topics like auditioning, creating believable characters, setting up your recording space, and lots more!
Explore techniques that enhance your performance and boost your confidence.
Connect with Members
Our thriving AVA community is a safe space for members to connect, ask questions, share successes, and discuss voiceover interests.
Join a network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about unleashing their voiceover potential.
Autism Support
We at AVA are committed to empowering autistic adults.
Our courses developed specifically for autistic individuals help expand your work capacity, unleash your potential, and reduce performance anxiety.
Discover new ways to excel in the voiceover industry with confidence and authenticity.
Autism-Friendly Courses
Unlock Your Voiceover Artist Within
At AVA, we are dedicated to empowering autistic adults in the world of voiceover. Our programs are designed to identify and nurture your unique voice talents, providing you with the skills and confidence to succeed.
We celebrate the vivid imaginations, the unmatched attention to detail, and the deep emotional connections that enrich every voice.
As you navigate the challenges that arise, AVA stands as a beacon of support and understanding.
We embrace differences and turn obstacles into steppingstones. Every hurdle is a chance to grow, to be inspired, to succeed.
Elevate Your Voiceover Skills
With Specialty Workshops
Experience captivating performance-based interactive workshops with classes such as Acting for Non-Actors, Must Knows for Video Games, Auditioning Tips & Tricks, and Exploring the Art of Dialogue. Dive into these workshops and unlock your creativity.
For advanced members with higher aspirations, AVA offers private voiceover coaching, life/success coaching for autistic adults, private audio and tech coaching, and demo production services.
Elevate your skills with personalized guidance and support.
A Commitment to Inclusion in the Voiceover World
AVA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Your donation can make a significant impact, allowing us to provide essential resources,
training, and support to autistic individuals pursuing their passion in the voiceover industry.
AVA Founding Team & Board Members
Heidi S. Hackney MS, PCC, Co-Founder
Certified Autism Coach, ICF Accredited Life Coach, Masters in Human Development, 8 years experience.
Robin Brooke SAG-AFTRA, AEA, Co-Founder
Professional Voiceover Talent of 20+ Years. Established VO Instructor and Coach
Dana P. Rowe PCC, CPCC, Board Chair
Composer, Author, Voiceover Artist, and Executive Coach with decades of experience in the entertainment industry.
Jacqueline Coursey MS, PCC, Board Secretary
Certified Autism Coach, Autism Advocate, and founder of her own coaching company.
Erika Brown, PharmD, MPH, Board Member
Voiceover Artist, Speaker, Certified Life Coach
David Gunter, Board Member
Autistic. Writer. Teacher. Advocate for autistic people at work and for those identified as autistic as an adult.
Edward J. Nitkewicz, Board Member
Trial Attorney and Advocate for autism and children with special needs.
Lizzy Saxe, Board Member
Passionate AuDHD Voiceover Artist, occasional Food Journalist with a Master’s in Food Studies, and self-proclaimed "Huge Nerd."
AVA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Your donation can make a significant impact, allowing us to provide essential resources,
training, and support to autistic individuals pursuing their passion in the voiceover industry.
We recognize the different options used within the industry when referring to voiceover (voice-over, VO) and have incorporated all within our website.