AIDB Dothan Regional Center

08/21/2026

Today the AIDB Foundation hosted the Annual Employee Giving Luncheon to celebrate employees that give back to AIDB through the AIDB Foundation.
Last year, employees gave back more than $55,000 to the Annual Employee Giving program, demonstrating that they are invested in AIDB and those we serve!

08/13/2026

The image is a flyer for "White Cane Day," an event related to raising awareness about blind and visually impaired individuals.

The flyer has a light beige border with a muted greenish background in the middle. At the top are logos of two organizations:
1. ADRS - Vocational Rehabilitation Blind and Deaf Services
2. AIDB - Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, with the tagline "Deaf, Blind, Limitless."

The main text on the flyer is in large, bold letters and reads:

"WHITE CANE DAY"

Below "White Cane," there is a graphic of a pedestrian crossing zebra stripes with a simplified figure of a person walking with a white cane diagonally across the crossing.

On the left side, there's a starburst shape with the words "LUNCH PROVIDED" in capital letters.

On the right side, another starburst contains the words "WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU."

At the bottom left, the date and time of the event are given:
"OCTOBER 15, 2026
11:00AM - 1:00PM"

At the bottom right, the location details are listed:
"GREATER TALLADEGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
218 E. STREET SOUTH
TALLADEGA, AL 35160"

For White Cane Day T-shirt order form and description please follow this link https://www.wcdal.org/store/p1/tshirt.html #/

08/06/2026

YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
At Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
we’re shaping the future - and we want YOU
to be part of it. As we develop our next
Strategic Plan, your feedback will help guide
our goals and priorities for the years ahead.
Please join us for a Virtual Town Hall.
Tuesday, August 11th, 5:30 PM, Zoom
Scan the QR code or follow the link below to
join the meeting!
https://tinyurl.com/43u5abzd

07/24/2026

Congratulations to Annie Park on graduating from the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind! 🎉 Today we celebrate Annie's hard work, determination, and growing independence as she completed an immersive training program that builds the skills and confidence to thrive. We are proud of all she has accomplished and can't wait to see what she does next. Join us in wishing Annie continued success on her journey! Tune in to WAFF 48 this evening to hear Annie's thoughts on this wonderful milestone! 💙👏

07/23/2026

🏆 7 in a row!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind’s E. H. Gentry Facility and our statewide Regional Centers have earned our seventh consecutive 3-year CARF Accreditation - the highest level of achievement awarded!

This distinction highlights our commitment to top-tier, person-centered care, adult education, assistive technology, and meaningful employment opportunities across Alabama. A massive thank you to our hardworking staff, students, and partners for making excellence the standard! 🌟👏

🔗 Want to learn more about this achievement and our mission? Click the link below to read the full story:

https://www.aidb.org/all-news

View All News - AIDB (Alabama State Department of Education)

05/08/2026

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is building a new strategic plan to guide us into the future, but we can’t do it without you! To ensure our programs, services, and support actually meet the needs of our community, we need more than your presence. We need your perspective.
This is your seat at the table. Whether you are a student, a parent, a consumer, an alumnus, or a community partner, your experience is the blueprint for our success.
Speak Up: Tell us what’s working and what needs to change.
Be Heard: Ensure the specific needs of the Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind communities are prioritized.
Shape Change: Your input will directly influence AIDB’s goals for the next three years.
Join us at an upcoming Town Hall and make your voice the one that matters.
May 15th from 10 AM to 12 PM

04/21/2026

Join us for ASL 1 Classes at Dothan RC! 🤟

Classes run May 5 – June 23 on Tuesdays from 5:30–7:00 PM. Cost is $75.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/DothanRC
Questions? Call (334) 677-6270. Spots are limited!

04/10/2026

Register now for the ASD Basketball Camp at the Alabama School for the Deaf campus in Talladega, Alabama, taking place June 14–19, 2026.

🏀 Join Us for Basketball Camp at the Alabama School for the Deaf! 🏀
Athletes will take part in an exciting week of basketball training focused on skill development, teamwork, and game strategy.

The camp will be led by Anton Jackson of Adroit Bucket, offering a dynamic, inclusive environment where athletes can elevate their game. With expert coaching and a strong emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance, players will grow both on and off the court through the Adroit Bucket training philosophy.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a week filled with learning, growth, and basketball fun!

Register here:
https://forms.gle/pDunfKcUwGjN1PLC8

If you have any questions, please contact Mandy Griffin at [email protected] or 256-761-3551.

We hope to see you on the court this summer!

04/03/2026

Registration closes on the 15th! ⌛ Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for Summer Enrichment Camps at AIDB🌞

Camps will be - May 31 – June 5, 2026. 🗓

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) invites eligible students to attend tuition-free, overnight 2026 Summer Enrichment Camp. ⛺

The camps held at ASB and ASD are designed to provide participants with engaging, meaningful experiences that combine recreation, enriching academics, creative arts, and fun field trips in a supportive and inclusive environment.

🏕 Who Can Attend
Rising 1st–12th grade students who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing or visually impaired that do not currently attend ASB or ASD.

📝 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/QDWQUh3vuWfetKo67 or use the QR code located on this flyer.
📧 Questions? Email [email protected] or call 256-761-3551

We look forward to an exciting summer and seeing new faces on our campuses! 🌞

03/18/2026

Registration closes in one month! ⌛ Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for Summer Enrichment Camps at AIDB🌞

Camps will be - May 31 – June 5, 2026. 🗓

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) invites eligible students to attend tuition-free, overnight 2026 Summer Enrichment Camp. ⛺

The camps held at ASB and ASD are designed to provide participants with engaging, meaningful experiences that combine recreation, enriching academics, creative arts, and fun field trips in a supportive and inclusive environment.

🏕 Who Can Attend
Rising 1st–12th grade students who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing or visually impaired that do not currently attend ASB or ASD.

📝 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/QDWQUh3vuWfetKo67 or use the QR code located on this flyer.
📧 Questions? Email [email protected] or call 256-761-3551

We look forward to an exciting summer and seeing new faces on our campuses! 🌞