Mission and Purpose

Our Mission

To help students achieve economic and personal independence through employment training, college preparation classes, and independent living skills. Gentry creates customized programs for deaf, blind, deafblind, and general services students which allows them to explore their personal and professional goals then provides instruction utilizing the latest technology and training methods available.

Our Purpose

To provide quality job skills, adjustment, and academic services to individuals with disabilities, which will promote independence and lead to employment.

Upcoming Events

Street address Mailing Address Telephone

1105 Fort Lashley Ave. P.O. Box 698 256-761-3416

Talladega, AL 35160 Talladega, AL 35161

Clear Roads Ahead for Trucker Who is Deaf, as EHG Paves Road to Success

Joey Woodle of Scottsboro has always known he wanted to drive the big trucks. However, as a young man, when he asked if he could work driving a truck, he was told, “You can’t. You’re deaf.”

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