AIDB Opelika Regional Center

06/04/2026

ONLINE SAFETY & SCAM PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Are you concerned about online scams, identity theft, or keeping your personal information safe? Join us for an informative and interactive workshop designed specifically for individuals who are blind or have low vision!

🗓 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Opelika Regional Center, 355 Dunlop Drive, Opelika, AL 36801

🎤 Guest Speaker: Dawson Sieger, Assistive Technology Specialist.

Participants will learn how to:
✔️ Recognize common online scams
✔️ Protect personal and financial information
✔️ Safely navigate websites, emails, and text messages
✔️ Review security settings on personal devices

💻 Bring your smartphone, tablet, or computer if you would like assistance reviewing your device's safety settings.

This workshop is open to all consumers who are blind or have low vision. We hope you'll join us for this important and empowering discussion!

For more information, contact Melody Wilson, Case Manager for the Blind, at 334-759-6960.

06/04/2026

JOIN US FOR
SMOOTHIES
AND
SKIP-BO
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumers,
join us in making smoothies and playing Skip-Bo!
Attendees are encouraged to bring fruit or smoothie
Ingredients to share with the group.
American Sign Language (ASL) Learners welcome!
Image of AIDB Logo Opelika Regional Center
Deaf. Blind. Limitless.
For more information, contact
Debbie Thomas, CMD
Text: (256) 368-8700
Videophone: (334) 521-6840
Email: [email protected]
355 Dunlop Drive | Opelika, AL 36801

06/04/2026

JOIN US IN LEARNING HOW TO
BUDGET
"It is time to invest in yourself.
It is never too late to build
your wealth."
Tuesday June 23, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumers, learn how to:
Build discipline, reduce financial stress, & attain future
goals without guilt or worry.
Image of AJ Moody, African American male with a big smile and black polo shirt
with Guest Speaker AJ Moody at 11 AM!
Learn about the 50 needs/30 wants/20
saving rule, a simple budgeting method that
helps you take control of your money and build
long-term wealth.
Attendees are invited to bring a potluck item to share.
American Sign Language (ASL) Learners are welcome!
ASL Interpreters will be provided.
Image of AIDB Logo Opelika Regional Center
Deaf. Blind. Limitless.
For more information, contact
Debbie Thomas, CMD
Text: (256) 368-8700
Videophone: (334) 521-6840
Email: [email protected]
355 Dunlop Drive | Opelika, AL 36801

05/14/2026

JOIN US IN LEARNING ABOUT
Mindfulness &
Consideration
Of Others
Image diverse hands toward a pink heart
Image of ILY hand sign with a pink heart
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Image of ILY hand sign with a pink heart
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumers, learn how to:
listen fully, sign or speak with kindness, respect differences, and
perspectives of others, and offer patience!
With Guest Speaker Benje Estes
at 11:00 AM!
Why it matters: When we consider one another, we create a space where everyone feels seen, valued, and safe.
A photo of Benje Estes with a happy face and a waving hand.
Attendees are invited to bring a potluck item to share.
American Sign Language (ASL) Learners are welcome!
ASL Interpreter will be provided.
AIDB logo with Opelika Regional Center Deaf. Blind. Limitless.
For more information, contact:
Debbie Thomas, CMD
Text: (256) 368-8700
Videophone: (334) 521-6840
Email: [email protected]
355 Dunlop Drive | Opelika, AL 36801

05/08/2026

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is building a new strategic plan to guide us into the future, but we can’t do it without you! To ensure our programs, services, and support actually meet the needs of our community, we need more than your presence. We need your perspective.
This is your seat at the table. Whether you are a student, a parent, a consumer, an alumnus, or a community partner, your experience is the blueprint for our success.
Speak Up: Tell us what’s working and what needs to change.
Be Heard: Ensure the specific needs of the Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind communities are prioritized.
Shape Change: Your input will directly influence AIDB’s goals for the next three years.
Join us at an upcoming Town Hall and make your voice the one that matters.
May 8th from 2 PM to 4 PM

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

🍳 Join Us for a Cooking Workshop! 🍳

Come enjoy a hands-on cooking experience focused on practical meals and kitchen skills that support independent living.

This workshop is open to all consumers who are Blind or Low Vision.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026�🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM�📍

Opelika Regional Center�355 Dunlop Drive | Opelika, AL 36801

Please notify us of any food allergies in advance!

For more information, contact Melody Wilson, CM for the Blind:�📞 334-759-6960�📧 mailto:[email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

04/24/2026

Easy Hike and Picnic Lunch 🥾🥪

04/10/2026

Register now for the ASD Basketball Camp at the Alabama School for the Deaf campus in Talladega, Alabama, taking place June 14–19, 2026.

🏀 Join Us for Basketball Camp at the Alabama School for the Deaf! 🏀
Athletes will take part in an exciting week of basketball training focused on skill development, teamwork, and game strategy.

The camp will be led by Anton Jackson of Adroit Bucket, offering a dynamic, inclusive environment where athletes can elevate their game. With expert coaching and a strong emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance, players will grow both on and off the court through the Adroit Bucket training philosophy.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a week filled with learning, growth, and basketball fun!

Register here:
https://forms.gle/pDunfKcUwGjN1PLC8

If you have any questions, please contact Mandy Griffin at [email protected] or 256-761-3551.

We hope to see you on the court this summer!

04/03/2026

Registration closes on the 15th! ⌛ Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for Summer Enrichment Camps at AIDB🌞

Camps will be - May 31 – June 5, 2026. 🗓

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) invites eligible students to attend tuition-free, overnight 2026 Summer Enrichment Camp. ⛺

The camps held at ASB and ASD are designed to provide participants with engaging, meaningful experiences that combine recreation, enriching academics, creative arts, and fun field trips in a supportive and inclusive environment.

🏕 Who Can Attend
Rising 1st–12th grade students who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing or visually impaired that do not currently attend ASB or ASD.

📝 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/QDWQUh3vuWfetKo67 or use the QR code located on this flyer.
📧 Questions? Email [email protected] or call 256-761-3551

We look forward to an exciting summer and seeing new faces on our campuses! 🌞