Dr. Kristen DeLauney Named Director of Audiology

Dr. Kristen DeLauney has been named Director of Audiology in the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind department of Health and Clinical Services.

Kyle Gregg Named Executive Manager of Alabama Industries for the Blind

Gregg has a comprehensive background in intelligence analysis, team management, customer relations and staff training and development. Gregg has worked extensively in the retail industry and has also served in the United States Army as a senior intelligence analyst. 

East Alabama Medical Center Donates Land to AIDB

East Alabama Medical Center has donated a parcel of land in Opelika to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind to house AIDB's new Opelika Regional Center.  Construction bids are currently taking place for the 7,900-square-foot facility with construction planned to begin in mid-April. 

AIDB Expands Partnership with Gallaudet University

Through this collaboration with Gallaudet, a premier national liberal arts university serving students who are deaf, AIDB will be able to develop and provide regional services in Alabama and in the surrounding states. We are excited and grateful to expand the AIDB/Gallaudet partnership and we know that this opportunity to impact the lives of individuals who are Deaf is limitless.

AIDB Partners with Local Agency to Provide Safe Drug Disposal

AIDB employees and local community members who are looking to dispose of excess or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can now visit a safe and secure permanent drop off location.

AIDB's Vera Hendrix Honored as Woman Who Shapes the State

Fearless. Strong. Determined. Intelligent. These are just a few ways to describe the honorees of the sixth annual Women Who Shape the State, presented by This is Alabama.

Homes for Individuals who are Deaf, Blind or DeafBlind Dedicated

Two homes specially designed to provide safe and affordable housing for individuals who are Deaf, Blind or DeafBlind were dedicated at the Presbyterian Home for Children (PHFC) on Dec. 8.

Lydia Chapa: A Limitless Journey

Little Lydia Chapa loves Splash, the horse she rides at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind’s world-renowned Marianna Greene Henry (MGH) Special Equestrians Arena.

Lindsey Jones: A Limitless Journey

“Everyone at AIDB has so much compassion,” Lindsey said. “They give back so much, and getting the inside perspective on how they go the extra mile has truly been special for me.”

Isaac Beavers Elected to Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Board of Directors

Huntsville Regional Center Director elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Rev. John Whitfield Named Director of AIDB Mobile Regional Center

Alabama School for the Deaf Graduate Named 2020 GCE Team Member of the Year!

Video about Wanda Tye, 2020 GCE Team Member of the Year

AIDB Receives $28.5 Million To Build Satellite Campus in Decatur

AIDB is receiving over $28 million to fund the creation of AIDB North, a 160-acre campus in Decatur that will feature STEM, manufacturing and independent living educational programs for K-12 students and adult consumers.

Seddrick Hill named Executive Director of the AIDB Office of Institutional Advancement

Mr. Seddrick Hill has been named the Executive Director of AIDB’s Office of Institutional Advancement. Mr. Hill is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and most recently served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama.

How Masks Impact the Deaf Community

Find out from ASD Principal how face masks impact communication in the Deaf community.

AIDB President featured on APTV

AIDB President, Dr. John Mascia, was recently featured on Alabama Public Television's Spotlight on Education.

AIDB Retirees Have Combined 914 Years of Service

AIDB celebrated 43 retirees who have served a combined total of 914.8 years! We are so thankful for our staff members who work tirelessly every day to transform the lives of those we serve beyond expectations by refusing to let adversity limit any individual’s potential.

Message from President Mascia

AIDB Response to Recent Tragedies

Class of 2020 Awards & Recognition

Graduation Live Stream

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