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The Alabama School for the Blind is preparing to destroy specific special education records for former students.
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Inclusive Beginnings, Limitless Possibilities!
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The AIDB Board of Trustees voted in favor of the following resolution honoring Dave Talley, Jr. as the 2025 recipient of the Peter J. Salmon Award.
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The AIDB Board of Trustees voted in favor of the following resolution honoring Joseph Hedum as the 2025 recipient of the Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award.
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Great things happen inside the fence. Just ask the students who call Alabama School for the Blind home!
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AIDB is pleased to recognize Traci Morrow, CRNP, in her role as Executive Director of Health and Clinical Services.
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During their May 2025 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of a resolution honoring the Helen Keller School of Alabama Volleyball Team.
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AIDB nurtures a thriving culinary and entrepreneurial culture, offering students and consumers opportunities to learn, grow and savor delicious cuisine right on campus
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AIDB is proud to announce that Jason Roop has been appointed Principal of Alabama School for the Deaf.
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During their May 2025 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of a resolution honoring the Helen Keller School of Alabama as an Alabama Green Ribbon School.
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During their May 2025 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of a resolution honoring the Helen Keller School of Alabama as a 2024 Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) School of Distinction.
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During their May 2025 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of a resolution honoring the Alabama School for the Blind Wrestling Team.
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During their May 2025 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of a resolution honoring the Alabama School for the Blind Cheer Team.
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During their May 2025 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of a resolution honoring the Alabama School for the Blind Girl's Track Team.