AIDB Mobile Regional Center

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.

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

We had a wonderful Open House! Thank you to everyone who came by! Happy Holidays!

12/16/2025

WAVE Transit Survey – We Want Your Input!

The WAVE is asking for community feedback to help improve public transportation in our area.

If you currently ride the WAVE – your experience matters.
If you do NOT ride the WAVE – there are still a few questions about what you’ve heard or observed that can help make services more accessible for everyone.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your thoughts:

Survey Link:
https://engage.zencity.io/mobiles-transit-future/en/engagements/9d572770-e8a9-4e77-a09a-f344fc42946f?utm_source=zencity&utm_medium=project_page

Your feedback can help improve transportation access for the Deaf and wider community. Thank you for participating and for sharing this post with others!

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.

12/05/2025

The AIDB Mobile Regional Center Interpreting Department has partnered with an anonymous donor to brighten the holiday season for families with individuals who are Deaf or Blind and who need a little help getting gifts.
If you are interested in receiving a toy gift donation, please fill out the Google form at the QR code below or go to https://forms.gle/3tCC9ZesoC5wJ1Lb6.
Deadline to apply is December 12, 2025.
Any questions? Need help filling out the form?
Please text Dani at 256-921-7643 or email lesley.dani@aidb.org

12/05/2025

Make plans to join AIDB Mobile Regional Center for our annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 18th from 1-3pm! Light snacks will be provided and a Holiday Market will be open for shopping. If you have questions or would like to request transportation, please contact your case manager or call the office at (251)432-7777.

12/04/2025

Upcoming ASL classes in Mobile, the Eastern Shore, and online! All information is on the flyer. The cost is $75 for 8 weeks of classes.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmRDoLCtAQKE4gE6KGUD_J7U9quVse1YtXUuNByCRPE__5JQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

12/03/2025

Don't forget ASL Coffee is tomorrow! at Serda's Coffee Company in downtown Mobile from 4 PM to 8 PM Hope see you there!

12/03/2025

AIDB Deaf Services – Advocacy Workshop!

Join us for an important workshop designed to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals understand their rights and learn how to confidently self-advocate in medical and professional settings.

Saturday, January 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AIDB Mobile Regional Center
(1050 Government Street, Mobile, AL)

What will we cover?

How to request interpreters
What the ADA says about communication access
How to make sure your needs are clearly understood when scheduling appointments
Your rights in hospitals, clinics, and other service settings

Interpreter will be provided.

Everyone is welcome — Deaf, Hard of Hearing, family members, and professionals.

Have questions?
VP: 251-281-2333
Email: miller.fred@aidb.org

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