Alabama Initiatives for Children and Youth Who Are Deafblind

Our goal is to build capacity of state and local agencies, parents and professionals to improve services and outcomes for children and young adults who are Deafblind and their families by providing innovative technical assistance, information and training.

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  • Alabama Initiatives for Children and Youth who are Deafblind

    Boasting statewide distance learning capabilities and programs, the Alabama Initiatives for Children and Youth who are Deafblind identifies children, ages birth to 22, who are Deafblind or at risk for dual sensory loss. Through targeted individual/group technical assistance and assistive technology support/assessment to caregivers and school systems, Alabama Initiatives for Children and Youth Who are Deafblind works to improve student outcomes. Services are provided through AIDB’s Outreach Department and Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, Helen Keller School of Alabama and E. H. Gentry Facility and ten Regional Centers across the state.

    Technical Assistance

    Technical Assistance is a collaborative process between the Alabama Initiative for Children and Youth who are Deafblind, professionals, the child and their family. Together, we work on early identification and intervention, needs assessments, goal negotiations and service decision-making. Services may include resource and information sharing, networking with parents or professionals, on-site/distance learning coaching and modeling and/or professional development to facilitate improved self-advocacy, academic achievement and transition services for children and youth who are Deafblind.

    Partners

    Within the Alabama Initiative for Children and Youth who are Deafblind, AIDB also partners with the National Center on Deafblindness; Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services; The University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation; and Sight Savers of Alabama to assist with Assistive Technology needs for people of all ages. 

    Forms To Request Services

    To request services, please contact Jennifer Oldenburg at oldenburg.jennifer@aidb.org.