AIDB E. H. Gentry Facility

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AIDB E. H. Gentry Facility Established in 1968, E. H.

Gentry Facility's mission is to help students achieve economic and personal independence through employment training, college preparation classes, and independent living skills.

Congratulations to Conner Stewart for winning Services for the Blind “Student of the Month’ for September. The category ...
09/15/2026

Congratulations to Conner Stewart for winning Services for the Blind “Student of the Month’ for September. The category for September is “Resilience” and Conner has shown remarkable resilience and strength of character here at Gentry. He is a model student who consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, tenacity, and a willingness to help others in need. Conner does well in whatever he sets out to accomplish. In spite of personal challenges, he continues to carry himself with strong morals and an agreeable spirit. Students believe that Conner is a great role model for others and the world needs more Conner’s to spread kindness, strength and positivity. Thank you Conner, your resiliency, strong character and positive attitude is recognized and appreciated.



Congratulations to Sanford Bentley for winning Services for the Blind ‘Student of the Month’ for September. The category for September is ‘Resilience’ and Sanford has demonstrated remarkable perseverance by successfully completing his AT computer training and work experience program. Among Sanford’s many accomplishments, he has earned his forklift certification. Even during the difficult times where giving up is always an option, Sanford remains resilient, focused and determined to meet his personal and employment goals. ‘We see you Sanford”! Your efforts, determination and resiliency is inspiring and appreciated.

Image Description- Photo 1
- Conner is wearing a red Jordan baseball cap, black-framed glasses, a black t-shirt and light blue jeans. He is standing in front of a light-colored slatwall and holding the certificate at chest level with both hands.

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- Stanley is wearing a red baseball cap and matching red t-shirt along with blue jeans. He has wire-frame glasses and a very long, full gray/white beard. He is holding the certificate of recognition.

Congratulations to Shaheerah Savannah for winning the Services for the Blind “Student of the Month” for August. The cate...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to Shaheerah Savannah for winning the Services for the Blind “Student of the Month” for August. The category for August was “Positive Attitude” and there is no bigger smile or more positive attitude on campus than Shaheerah’s. Students and staff can always count on eating a delicious breakfast or lunch from the BEP Café and it is guaranteed to be served with a smile and a friendly attitude. Thank you Shaheerah, your kind spirit, big smile and friendly attitude is noticed and appreciated.

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Shaheerah Savannah is wearing a black polo shirt with "Business Enterprise Program" embroidered on it and wearing a black headband. She is holding a certificate recognizing her as Student of the Month for "Positive Attitude". She is standing in front of a light-colored paneled wall, holding the certificate towards the camera.

Today the AIDB Foundation hosted the Annual Employee Giving Luncheon to celebrate employees that give back to AIDB throu...
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!

Earlier this week, EHG alumna Jenna Hurley had a special moment in the spotlight! Jenna was recognized during the Centra...
08/14/2026

Earlier this week, EHG alumna Jenna Hurley had a special moment in the spotlight! Jenna was recognized during the Central Alabama Community College (CACC) student spotlight at the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees meeting.

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes with photos of Jenna alongside members of the EHG and CACC teams who have helped make her educational journey truly limitless. And there’s more! We’re excited to share the full-length video featured during the ACCS meeting, a wonderful look at Jenna’s accomplishments and a glimpse of what makes her such an exceptional student, leader, and person. We couldn’t be prouder of Jenna and all she continues to accomplish!

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

08/13/2026

We are so proud of EHG graduate Jenna Hurley for being recognized in the Student Spotlight during the Alabama Community College System Board of Directors meeting yesterday! While at EHG, Jenna participated in our dual enrollment program, earning college credit at Central Alabama Community College. Jenna, you are showing the world what it means to be limitless! Congratulations!

YOUR INPUT MATTERS!At Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blindwe’re shaping the future - and we want YOUto be part of it. As...
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

07/23/2026

🏆 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

07/15/2026

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1105 Fort Lashley Avenue
Talladega, AL
35160

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