AIDB Tuscaloosa Regional Center

10/21/2025

Chili Cook-off
Saturday November 15
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Contact: Debrah Bryant
VP: 205-210-4729
Text: 256-589-2530

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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....

10/09/2025

Blind Awareness Month
Fall Festival
October 30, 2025
10:00 AM

Contact Kira at 205-345-2883 for more information.

10/02/2025

Make plans to join us on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Rhodes Ferry Park in Decatur to celebrate White Cane Day 2025! The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a white cane walk, vendors, activities, and food. Registration is free at https://pulse.ly/ljlrvwl5p6 Those needing AIDB transportation or reasonable accommodations should register by Sept. 26.

09/19/2025

RaKira Tidmore is absolutely limitless!

Our incredible Case Manager for the Blind recently provided back-to-back virtual webinars for the first time, proving that passion and experiences know no bounds.

First, she co-presented with Dr. Kent for VitAL Alabama, sharing resources for the blind community in the workplace to improve wellness.

Then, she immediately switched gears into the next virtual presentation educating the University of Alabama's "Legends 101" class, covering assistive technology for low vision to optimize transition.

Back to back with a plan.

Inspired by her own journey with vision loss, RaKira has dedicated her life to helping others. She’s become a beacon of hope and support for raising awareness and growing her community.

RaKira serves the communities across Bibb, Choctaw, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Marengo, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. If you’d like to connect or have any questions, please contact her at 205-345-2883.

09/10/2025

Looking for a Fabulous Career Opportunity?
No need to look any further, join the AIDB team today!

09/03/2025

The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama Tuscaloosa Southwest Chapter convened its monthly meeting at the Tuscaloosa Regional Center, where members came together to discuss upcoming initiatives and events designed to promote awareness and community engagement.

The meeting highlighted preparations for several events, including the White Cane, Black Tie Gala, Fall Festival, and Blindness Awareness Month activities.

08/28/2025

What: DeaFestival
When: September 20, 2025
Where: Kentuck Park, 3501 5th St. Northport, Alabama 35476.
When: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Image Description: At the top left, there is a logo of raised hands in different colors above the text DeaFestival. Below are circular photos of DJ Dusten Moss and Aaron “Aaronic” Scott, listed as performers. Additional activities include a bounce house, kids’ activities, food trucks, and booths. A small red food truck graphic is also pictured.

On the right side is a large QR code with text reading “scan me to register” and “SCAN ME” beneath.

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2w3rwve3.

At the bottom left is the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) logo with the tagline “Deaf. Blind. Limitless.” At the bottom right is a black box with contact information: Debrah Bryant, 205-210-4729.

We invite families and community members to the festival.

08/14/2025

String Art Workshop! 🧶

08/14/2025

Come join us for a silent lunch. Any ASL skill level welcome!

07/25/2025

Join us for Fall ASL Classes!

07/08/2025

Save the Date! DeaFestival 2025 is happening Saturday, September 20th, at Kentuck Park in Northport, AL. And YOU’RE invited! Join AIDB for a fun-filled day celebrating Deaf culture, creativity, and community! 🤟