AIDB Huntsville Regional Center

02/26/2026

We hope you will get in on the excitement and share the anticipated details about our: 🌞 AIDB Summer Enrichment Camps 2026🌞

Be sure and tell your child, client, colleagues, patients, staff or students to Save the Dates: 📅 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 at the Alabama School for the Blind (ASB) or the Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD).

Each of these camps 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.
-Students who do not currently attend ASB or ASD.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/QDWQUh3vuWfetKo67 or use the QR code located on this flyer.

📝 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026

📧 Questions? Email admissions@aidb.org or call 1-800-532-4622.

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

02/20/2026

🌟 Summer Camp at the Alabama School for the Deaf! 🌟
📅 June 1–5, 2026 | 📍 Talladega, AL

Join us for a fun-filled, language-rich week designed for students returning to Woods or LSLP — as well as future Pre-K and Kindergarten students for fall 2026!

Your child will enjoy a creative, engaging environment focused on building language, confidence, and connection — and we’ll wrap up the week with an exciting trip to AIDB’s horse arena! 🐴✨

Choose the program that fits your child:
🖐️ ASL/English Bilingual Program
For students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and use American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary mode of communication.

🗣️ Listening & Spoken Language Program (LSLP)
For students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and use Spoken Language as their primary mode of communication.

📌 Important Details:
✔️ FREE – No cost to families
✔️ Spots are limited
✔️ Transportation is not provided
✔️ Application submission does not guarantee acceptance
✔️ Additional required forms will be emailed after applying

📝 Register here:
👉 https://forms.gle/qw88gAoqStB3BmJk9

Questions? Contact Mandy Griffin
griffin.mandy@aidb.org
256-761-3551

02/11/2026

🌦️ Join us at the Huntsville Regional Center for our Weather Workshop! Learn about weather safety through fun, hands-on experiments and interactive activities.

We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Saari from the National Weather Service for this special session!

February 17th from 1-3pm at AIDB Huntsville Regional Center

The first attendees to arrive will receive a FREE Weather Alert Radio and flashers (first-come, first-served).

🗣️ Interpreters will be provided.

Please share this post and come join us — we can’t wait to see you there! 🌪️☀️

02/06/2026

Don’t forget to join us TODAY for the Fraud and Scam Workshop with the BBB and the Decatur Police Department. See you at the AIDB Decatur Regional Center today (February 6) from 1–3 PM!

Financial scams are becoming more common, and staying informed is the best defense. The AIDB Huntsville and Decatur Regional Centers are hosting a Fraud and Scam Workshop to help our community stay safe and informed.

🔍 What you’ll learn:
• How to recognize red flags in scam phone calls, texts, and emails
• Simple ways to protect your personal and financial information
• What to do if you suspect financial abuse
• Where to find trusted resources and support

📍 Location: Decatur Regional Center – Conference Room
📅 Date: February 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM

ASL interpreters will be provided.

This workshop is free and open to the community—bring a friend or family member who could benefit. Let’s work together to keep our community safe!

01/31/2026

We hope you will get in on the excitement and share the anticipated details about our:
🌞 AIDB Summer Enrichment Camps 2026🌞

Be sure and tell your child, client, colleagues, patients, staff or students to
Save the Dates: 📅 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 at the Alabama School for the Blind (ASB) or the Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD).

Each of these camps 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.
-Students who do not currently attend ASB or ASD.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/QDWQUh3vuWfetKo67 or use the QR code located on this flyer.

📝 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026

📧 Questions? Email admissions@aidb.org or call 1-800-532-4622.

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

01/23/2026

Financial scams are becoming more common, and staying informed is the best defense. The AIDB Huntsville and Decatur Regional Centers are hosting a Fraud and Scam Workshop to help our community stay safe and informed.

🔍 What you’ll learn:
• How to recognize red flags in scam phone calls, texts, and emails
• Simple ways to protect your personal and financial information
• What to do if you suspect financial abuse
• Where to find trusted resources and support

📍 Location: Decatur Regional Center – Conference Room
📅 Date: February 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM

ASL interpreters will be provided.

This workshop is free and open to the community—bring a friend or family member who could benefit. Let’s work together to keep our community safe!

01/21/2026

Winter Weather Update -

Be aware of the winter storm that may impact North Alabama in the coming days. Please take a few moments to prepare now—early planning can make a significant difference if severe weather or power outages occur.

The US National Weather Service Huntsville reports a winter weather system expected to impact northern Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 6:00 PM Friday through 6:00 PM Sunday. Light rain is expected today through Friday morning, followed by a transition to a wintry mix Friday evening through Sunday night. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are possible, with cold temperatures allowing impacts to linger into next week.

Forecast impacts may include two to three inches of snow or sleet, or over one quarter inch of ice. Roads may be slick, and power outages are possible. Weather information is provided by the US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama

Helpful Preparedness Resources

Why winter readiness matters: https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready

Emergency supply planning: https://www.ready.gov/plan

Warming Shelters
Warming centers are available across the Tennessee Valley, including:
Madison, Morgan, Limestone, Jackson, Marshall, and DeKalb Counties.

https://www.waff.com/2025/01/05/list-warming-centers-open-across-tennessee-valley-ahead-cold-weather/

https://www.icarol.info/ResultDetails.aspx?org=84123&agencynum=82515942

Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best
Before the storm arrives, please consider the following:

*Charge devices: phones, battery packs, flashlights

*Use safe lighting: flashlights (get abundant of batteries to last couple days) and candles

*Stock food and water: at least 2–3 days (include no-cook options)

*Stay warm: hats, gloves, blankets—homes lose heat quickly

*Fuel vehicles early; gas stations may lose power

*Trim weak branches near your home if time allows

*Seal drafts: use towels at doors, close unused rooms

*Protect pipes: allow faucets to drip, open cabinet doors

*NEVER use grills or generators indoors

Now is the time to prepare for possible winter weather this weekend. Please make sure you have a warm place to stay and enough food and supplies for several days. Be sure to check the weather on TV, do not go out on roads when it's dangerous

01/14/2026

Exciting Opportunity for Our Deaf Senior Citizens!
Join the AIDB Senior Services Department for an informative session focused on your health, independence, and overall well-being. This engaging workshop offers valuable education and informed-choice resources you won’t want to miss!

This session is a collaborative effort between the AIDB Huntsville Regional Center and the AIDB Decatur Regional Center, working together to better serve our Deaf senior community.

Please RSVP, we look forward to seeing you!

12/22/2025

Our center will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

We wish you a safe, joyful, and restful holiday season. Thank you for being part of the AIDB community!

12/19/2025

✨Season's Greetings from the Staff and Students at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind✨

Since 1858, AIDB has been more than a place of learning; it has been a home where holiday traditions warm our hearts and connect generations. Like a family, we embrace traditions old and new, including a cherished addition: Our First Lady, Debbie Gilliam, selecting a Christmas story and creating a lesson plan for young and old. At the annual Christmas party at the President's Home, students receive their own copy of the book—precious keepsakes for many. Through music, laughter, and the joy of gathering together, we celebrate traditions that inspire learning and memories that continue to shape our future.
— Happy Holidays from our family to yours, Dennis and Debbie Gilliam, President and First Lady.

12/15/2025

🌟 Your Voice Matters! 🌟

At AIDB 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.

💬 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us continue building a stronger, more inclusive AIDB community!

👉 Click here to take the survey: https://bit.ly/48vMsq2

Thank you for helping us make a difference for individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and those with multiple disabilities across Alabama and beyond.