E. H. Gentry

  • 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.

    Purpose: To provide quality job skills, adjustment, and academic services to individuals with disabilities, which will promote independence and lead to employment.
  • Services for the Deaf
  • Services for the Blind
  • Services for the DeafBlind
  • General Services
  • Employment Services
  • Extended Day/Recreation
  • Specialized Classes
  • Joe Tom Armbrester Agricultural Center

EHG Success Stories

  • Jalen-Ochoa-Vallejo enjoyed his work experience at Dollar General

    The New Face of Summer Break

    How Students at E. H. Gentry Facility are Turning Work Experience into Career Gold.

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  • Parker Clardy leans into the open, driver-side window of a car.

    Modern Manufacturing Program Launch

    AIDB has partnered with East AlabamaWorks to offer a Modern Manufacturing Program to K-12 and adult students, ages 16 and older, within Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, Helen Keller School of Alabama and E. H. Gentry Facility.

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  • Hareem Averite and Steve Dickerson examine a jacket designed by Hareem.

    The Bridges We Build

    When it comes to the bridge between high school and postsecondary pursuits, E. H. Gentry Facility students are only confined by their imaginations

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  • AIDB Transportation Matrix

    The AIDB Transportation Matrix is a resource listing various transportation options and associated costs statewide. This list is not exhaustive, however this document will be updated periodically to ensure all information presented is accurate and/or current. 

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  • JumpStart 2025 Application

    JumpStart 2025

    The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) E. H. Gentry Facility invites you to join our annual Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP)---JumpStart. 

    This two (2) week program is July 6, 2025 – July 18, 2025, in Talladega, AL. During these weeks, students will learn work skills & earn a paycheck! 

    During these two (2) weeks, participants will learn about job readiness, job skills training, facility tours, team-building activities, and training in agriculture, community service, customer service, food service, retail & sales, and more!

    The evening & weekend activities include art & crafts, swimming, outdoor games, and field trips.

    Apply Today -- Deadline: April 25, 2025

    If this seems interesting to you and/or your student, please speak with your ADRS Counselor about applying or for more information.

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