AIDB News
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STEM Integrated Curriculum in Deaf Education
The NTID Regional STEM Center at AIDB exists to change the approach to STEM education for educators and students at Alabama School for the Deaf and throughout the Southeast.
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Edmiston Named Chief Adult and Field Services Officer at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Jessica Edmiston has been named the Chief Adult and Field Services Officer at AIDB. The Chief Adult and Field Services Officer will provide leadership to Alabama Industries for the Blind, the E. H. Gentry Facility and the Office of Field Services.
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Lewellyn Named Assistant Director of Physical Plant Department
Donald “Donnie” Lewellyn has been named the Assistant Director of the AIDB Physical Plant Department.
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Healthy and Well In Your Neighborhood
AIDB's 10 regional centers across the state are focusing on health and wellness.
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Papalia Named Executive Director of Alabama Industries for the Blind
Mr. Jeff Papalia has been named Executive Director of Alabama Industries for the Blind, a component of AIDB.
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Resolution: ASD Boy's Track Team
During their November 2023 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of honoring the Alabama School for the Deaf Boy's Track Team with the following resolution.
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Resolution: HKS Golf Team
During their November 2023 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of honoring the Helen Keller School of Alabama Golf Team with the following resolution.
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PEARLS
The Senior Services Department at AIDB offers a variety of services, programs and opportunities to assist senior citizens with making informed choices in all areas of their lives.
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Jeremy Hock Named Director of Campus Safety and Security
This fall Jeremy Hock joined the staff as AIDB’s Director of Campus Safety and Security.
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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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Shametra Miller, Ed.D., named Title IX Coordinator
Shametra Miller, Ed.D., has been named the Title IX Coordinator and Director of Employee Relations at AIDB.
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Helping Kids Soar All Year Long
The 2022-2023 school year was full of exciting changes for Helen Keller School of Alabama!
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Stephanie Sims Named Birmingham Regional Center Director
Stephanie Sims has been named the Director of the AIDB Birmingham Regional Center.
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Visual Language, Visual Math
It is my goal to empower students to become independent problem solvers using a variety of visual tools.
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James Carr Named Decatur Regional Center Director
James Carr has been named the Director of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) Decatur Regional Center.
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Building Girls of Courage, Confidence & Character
Anna Theiss joined the Girl Scout troop at Alabama School for the Blind during her senior year of high school. It had a profound impact on her life.
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Emerging Eagles Soar with Wake Up Café
The students at Helen Keller School of Alabama have celebrated their latest impulse to soar with the grand opening of Wake Up Café, a student-run coffee shop featuring Community Coffee, both hot and iced, as well as live plants and crafts.
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Throw an axe. Be Awesome. Repeat!
Imagine handling sharp objects and throwing them while blind. Adult students at the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind learned that not only is this possible, it is doable.
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LaceeAnn Scott Shines at E. H. Gentry Facility
LaceeAnn Scott, a student on the Deaf Caseload, earned her GED through E. H. Gentry’s Adult Education program and is well on her way to achieving her limitless potential.
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New Base Supply Center Open for Business
Alabama Industries for the Blind is proud to announce its fifth Base Supply Center, which opened at the Anniston Army Depot.
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