THE ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND
Mission : To prepare individuals to reach their limitless potential by providing superior staff , facilities , training and programs .
Background : The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind ( AIDB ) is the world ’ s most comprehensive education , rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf , blind , deafblind or multi-disabled and their families . Founded in 1858 , AIDB serves more than 31,000 infants , toddlers , children , adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year .
Our services span a lifetime and are offered at five campuses in Talladega as well as , 10 regional centers in Birmingham , Decatur , Dothan , Huntsville , Mobile , Montgomery , Opelika , Talladega , Tuscaloosa and Shoals . We offer programs that range from early and senior intervention , traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility — The Alabama Industries for the Blind — that is the state ’ s largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf .
AIDB ’ s residential campuses in Talladega include the Alabama School for the Deaf , Alabama School for the Blind , Helen Keller School of Alabama ( serving children who are deaf , blind , deafblind and multi-disabled ) and the E . H . Gentry Facility campus ( a postsecondary rehabilitation and training program for adults – strong in assistive technology and life and work skills ).
UPCOMING EVENTS : FALL 2023 American Sign Language Classes
Popsicles & Storytime in the Park
ORGANIZATION WISH LIST :
We would love some volunteers to help us plant a sensory garden for our consumers who are deafblind .
AIDB also provides Outreach Services to students who are deaf , blind or deafblind and their teachers and parents in public , private and home school environments throughout the state .
432 E . Jefferson Street , Montgomery / 334-262-0824 / aidb . org
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