AIDB Alabama School for the Blind

10/23/2025

First graders last week learned about the pumpkin life cycle and then they explored a pumpkin by playing with the seeds and gooey mess. This week they had a great time at the pumpkin patch where they played in corn, jumped on a large inflatable pumpkin, rode on a hayride, picked out their own pumpkin, and of course played.

10/22/2025

Please take a moment to watch this wonderful video of Alabama School for the Blind alumnus, Zachary Glasgow thanking Alabama Senator Katie Britt for her outstanding leadership in helping to make his career dreams become a reality! Together we are Deaf. Blind. Limitless!
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10/17/2025

📢ANNOUNCING:
ASK THE EXPERTS: Tips and Tricks for the Care, Feeding, and Everyday Use of the White Cane
🦯A NABS National Panel for Blind Students!
🗓️WHEN?
Sunday, October 26th (That’s right, Blindness Equality Achievement Month!)
⏰WHAT TIME?
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern
🌐WHERE?
In the National Association of Blind Students Zoom Room
https://zoom.us/j/4678833687
🦉WHO?
Are you a blind high school or college student?
New to cane travel? Been running the roads for years? Somewhere in between?
Then this panel is for YOU.
(Parents, teachers, friends, and allies welcome too!)
Whether you’re:
•Navigating a big campus for the first time
•Curious about different types of canes and tips
•Wondering how to move confidently through airports, city grids, or crowded conventions
•Looking for an outlet for those everyday questions about blindness
•Seeking a diverse community of students and emerging leaders, like yourself, to engage in fellowship, networking, and challenges
•Or just trying to figure out how to treat your cane with the love it deserves
This is your chance to hear directly from the experts.
We’re talking certified Orientation and Mobility instructors from across the country, most of whom are blind themselves!
💬WHAT’S HAPPENING?
This is not your average panel! We’re bringing you:
🎙️A moderated Q&A with three diverse, experienced O&M professionals
📍Real-life travel scenarios, practical advice, and can’t-miss insights
🗣️Questions submitted by students from across the country
💡Tips on tools, techniques, and mindset shifts that will change your travel game
🤔 WHY COME?
Because movement = freedom.
And confidence = everything.
🤗You’ll leave with:
✔️Answers to questions you didn’t even know you had
✔️Tools to boost your independence
✔️A better understanding of your cane and yourself
✔️A connection to a nationwide student network built for YOU
So grab your cane, bring your curiosity, and join us for this empowering, information-packed night.
🎉Let’s celebrate Blindness Equality Achievement Month the right way: by leveling up your independence, your skills, and your community.
No NABS or NFB membership required to join, just a can do attitude and a bunch of curiosity.
If you're interested in joining NABS, you can learn more at:
https://nabslink.org/become-member
👋See you there!

NABS is a far-reaching network of diverse and talented students. We are making a difference every day, furthering the rights of blind students across the country and creating a powerful community with whom to learn and grow. Whether you are looking to get involved with one of our committees, receive...

10/16/2025

The ASB competition cheer team gave it our all at AHSAA Regionals today! We are so proud to take home 2nd place! But the journey isn’t over! We’re still headed to State next month! A huge thank you to everyone who supported us, cheered us on, and believed in us. Let’s finish strong!

Photo description:
Picture of the cheer team and coaches in front of the Bill Harris Arena immediately after their performance. Cheerleaders are dressed in black uniforms with Red & White “ASB” on chest and large red ASB megaphones on each side of the group

10/15/2025

🌟 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.

On October 1, 2025, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) began the last year of the organization's 2021-2026 Strategic Plan. A report and subsequent survey will be issued in 2026. However, it is time to begin working on AIDB's next Strategic Plan and your input and feedback is needed. AIDB's....

10/15/2025

Student Spotlight! Will Burgess (front row, holding a white cane) is a standout student here at ASB where he has earned top honors across multiple 4-H competitions, including first-place finishes in public speaking, livestock, and dairy quiz bowls at county, regional, and state levels. Having served as an Alabama 4-H State Ambassador and President of the ASB 4-H Club, he demonstrates exceptional leadership and a passion for agricultural education. A dedicated advocate for his peers who are Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind, Will continues to blaze new trails through his commitment, achievement, and service to his community.

10/09/2025

Join us in congratulating our 2025 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team for winning 1st at this year's competition which took place yesterday at the Alabama National Fair. For the third year in a row, ASB has taken the title of Alabama State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Champions and will represent our state in the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition next year. They took the title this year undefeated in the Quiz Bowl rounds and also placed the highest on the seeding test of all the teams. Congratulations team! As always, we're so very proud of you!

A special shout out goes to Mrs. Roberson, teacher's aide and 4-H volunteer, and Kim Good, Talladega County 4-H Regional Extension Agent, along with the previous State Champion teams for helping them prepare, to Mr. Whitehead for chaperoning for Mrs. Mitchell who is on maternity leave, and to Mrs. Burrage for driving and chaperoning. They couldn't have done it without you!

10/06/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to our competition cheer team for their 1st place finish today!!! Great job everyone! Thank you to all of the friends and family for coming out to support them today and to Victory Cheer & Tumble for hosting a top notch competition!

09/30/2025

The AIDB Foundation offers Chapel Services to our students and staff on Sundays at 1:00 PM (except for closed weekends).
Transportation is provided from all campuses as well as Interpreters. All are welcomed to attend - messages are non-denominational.

08/11/2025

The Alabama School for the Blind "leveled up" for their students as they returned to classes today. Staff and classrooms were themed to popular video games the students could relate to and enjoy a fun-filled first day back to school!

08/10/2025

08/05/2025

Speaker's Luncheon

After Convocation, Congressmen Mike Rogers attended our Speaker's Luncheon that was held at Grace Hall. Jeff Gaskin, daughter Melanie Kirk and granddaughter Savannah Kirk attended as well as many others.