Alabama School for the Blind - Talladega

The Alabama School for the Deaf, part of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, provides K-12 academic instruction in a language-rich environment designed for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It serves Alabama residents ages three to twenty-one who meet admission criteria, with options for day or residential enrollment. Students receive instruction through visual language approaches and participate in athletics, robotics, drama, and other activities. The school operates daily bus routes for day students within a 45-mile radius and offers residential options with weekend home visits. Enrollment involves an application process with records review and evaluation coordinated through the AIDB Admissions Office. Alabama residents pay no tuition or room and board fees. The school is located at the Talladega campus and maintains state and national accreditation.

Helen Keller School of Alabama is part of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and provides education to students ages 3 to 21 who have vision or hearing loss, with a focus on those with multiple disabilities and/or deaf-blindness. The school works as an equal partner with students, parents, and communities to deliver researched-based assessments, quality instruction, and functional living and work skills. It supports students in reaching their full potential through appropriate placements and dedicated resources. Enrollment occurs through an admissions process involving record review and evaluation. Day student options exist with bus routes within a 45-mile radius of Talladega. Alabama students attend tuition-free.