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AIDB News & Press Releases

AIDB Summer Enrichment Programs

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is gearing up for yet another year of fun and enriching summer camps at our Alabama School for the Deaf, Alabama School for the Blind, and Helen Keller School of Alabama campuses. 

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JSU study cites $184 million impact on Talladega

At AIDB, our business is personal.

In a 2012 Economic Impact Study, conducted by Jacksonville State University (JSU) Center for Economic Development and Business Research, researchers noted that AIDB’s 1,100 statewide employee base made it the largest employer in Talladega City, and the second largest in Talladega County. AIDB’s annual gross payroll is $49.9 million, adding vibrancy to the local economy as outlined below and in the brochure.   Read full story here

2013 Race Fever Fan Frenzy

Join us Friday, March 3 at the Talladega Superspeedway for the biggest party with a purpose!

AIDB Receives $11,000 State Energy Program Award

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) begins a new year with a new phase of Going Green, the Institute’s efforts to conserve energy through innovative programs, reduction, recycling, reuse and retrofits.

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Robert Weaver Wins Big

AIDB's favorite volunteer - Robert Weaver Wins Inaugural Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by the NASCAR Foundation on December 2.  Read about it here.    Also, below view the winning video...

Helen Keller School of Alabama Receives Grant from Hill Crest Foundation

From Talladega to Las Vegas - Humanitarian Award Winner to be Announced Live on December 2.

AIDB chosen as Mercedes-Benz Community Stars $25,000 Grand Prize Winner

Weaver Named Finalist in National Award

AIDB chosen as Mercedes-Benz Community Stars semi-finalist, competing for $25,000

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September 15, 2011 - Alabama School for the Blind Awarded Grant from NAMM Foundation to Support Local Music Program

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August 3, 2011 Daily Home, Schools using Lemak grant to fund sports program projects

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August 2, 2011 Daily Home, Alabama Power gives AIDB 500,000 grant for health center

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July, 2011 - Five Star Event Catering, Project Green partner

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July 31 2011 Daily Home, Governor makes appointment to AIDB Board of Trustees

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July 28 2011 Daily Home, Robinson new director at AIDB Regional Center

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July 26, 2011 - Governor appoints Frances Taylor to AIDB Board of Trustees

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June 25 2011 Standard and Times, Atkinson Named HKS principal

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June 24 2011 Colbert Co Reporter, Atkinson named HKS principal

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June 22 2011 Western Star, Alabama Adventure entertains ASD

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AIDB names accomplished Educator, Administrator to Helen Keller Principal job

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AIDB's Birmingham Regional Center Sets Sights on Summer Camp

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June 22 2011 Centreville Press Gov meets ASB grad Leverette

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June 21 2011 Daily Home, Summer fun ASB Chassidy Thomas of Goodwater

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June 19 2011 Daily Home, Atkinson new principal of HKS

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June 19 2011 Daily Home, AIB workers honored

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AIDB Receives No Findings Audit from Public Examiners

2010 Press Release - AIDB receives No Findings Audit from Public Examiners

June 24 2010 DH AIDB receives clean audit 4th time in 6 years

May 28, 2009 DH Restructuring plan announced for AIDB's adult programs

May 27, 2009 DH AIDB again receives excellent financial audit