Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Education Administration ProgramsAlabama, United States201-500 Employees
The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is a comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and Multidisabled across Alabama. Founded in 1858 and based in Talladega, the organization operates six campuses in the area and collaborates with ten regional centers to extend its offerings throughout the state. Its work spans early childhood through senior years, delivering programs that address hearing and vision loss and support learners and clients across a wide age range. AIDB serves a broad spectrum of students and residents through its specialized schools and facilities, including the Alabama School for the Deaf, the Alabama School for the Blind, and related programs such as the Helen Keller School and the E. H. Gentry Facility. In addition to traditional education, the institute provides vocational and rehabilitation services, aligning with regional partners to broaden access to opportunities for individuals with sensory and multidisability needs.