ADRS-Lakeshore

05/21/2025

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is hosting a series of Town Halls to request community assistance and feedback regarding services provided to Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard-of-Hearing, and Late-Deafened Alabamians. These Town Halls will discuss the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for Deaf Services. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the Town Hall meeting in your area.

Your input is invaluable for identifying needs and developing services. ASL Interpreters and CART will be available.

Please join us at any of these dates and locations:

Talladega, June 12th 10am – 12pm
AIDB - E.H. Gentry Cafetorium
1201 Fort Lashley Avenue, Talladega, AL 35160

Mobile, June 17th, 10am – 12pm
Azalea 1 & 2 Conference room
3101 International Drive, Bldg 7, Mobile, AL 36606

Homewood, July 22nd, 10am – 12pm
5th floor rooms D, E, and F
236 Goodwin Crest Dr., Homewood, AL 35209

Huntsville, July 23rd, 10am – 12pm
Large Conference room
3000 Johnson Road, SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

Montgomery, August 19th, 10am – 12pm
1st floor conference room
560 S. Lawrence St., Montgomery, AL 36104

Dothan, August 20th, 10am – 12pm
Rotary Hall Building
2461 E Burdeshaw St, Dothan, AL 36303

01/20/2025

ADRS offices are closed Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22, in the following counties as ordered by Governor Kay Ivey: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Washington, and Wilcox.

In all other counties, State and local agencies will make closure determinations based on local weather conditions. Pay attention to changing conditions and local alerts.

12/19/2024

Happy Holidays from ADRS-Lakeshore!!!!

11/22/2024

It’s been a week of celebrations…Connections Ending Celebrations to be exact! In person and online Connections programs from across the state concluded this week!! Thanks to all of our students, parents, and leaders for all of your help!! To date, the Connections program has served more than 850 consumers! 💙

11/19/2024

ADRS Lakeshore’s Sabrina Wren (pictured) and Jennifer Davis (not pictured) presented at this year’s SERID (Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness) Conference on “Practical Strategies for College.”

11/07/2024

Yesterday ADRS-Lakeshore’s Sabrina Wren presented on Executive Functioning at Hoover City School’s College and Career Fair!

10/30/2024

ADRS-Lakeshore was in attendance for UAB’s 10th Annual Wheelchair Flag Football Game!

10/21/2024

The Alternative Baseball Organization (ABO) is a nonprofit organization providing physical/social enrichment, excitement, and empowerment for teens and adults with disabilities through an inclusive, authentic baseball experience that promotes community integration and instills personal growth. The ABO is an associated member of the World Baseball Softball Confederation.

On November 9th, 2024, the ABO will be hosting “ABO & PROS: Playing for Community Integration” at the Historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

Rickwood Field has seen baseball greats like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Jackie Robinson, and Satchel Paige grace its diamond throughout the last century. It has been home to the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, where Willie Mayes began his illustrious career. Now, this historic and storied venue will witness a new kind of baseball history; one that champions the abilities and potential of individuals with disabilities! The event will star athletes with disabilities from across America; playing alongside and against local/regional “celebrities,” community leaders, and even former professional baseball players in a 9-inning game for the ages! In the spirit of inclusion, admission to the Rickwood event is free for the general public to attend with donations suggested.

The ABO is trying to take an accurate headcount for the event. While they gladly welcome walk-ups on the day of the event, they strongly encourage participants to RSVP in advance to help the ABO properly prepare.

Please RSVP here:
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09/25/2024

ADRS-Lakeshore had a booth today at Scottsboro’s Transition Expo!

07/31/2024

As we conclude our summer services at ADRS Lakeshore, we would like to share the results of our College Prep program. ADRS Lakeshore held 2 virtual College Prep programs and 2 in-person programs at Jefferson State Community College. Additionally, ADRS Lakeshore facilitated 2 in-person College Prep Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Jacksonville State University and Troy University. In total, ADRS Lakeshore served 118 students, preparing them for the rigors of college. A special thanks to Jefferson State Community College, Troy University and Jacksonville State University for partnering with ADRS to make these programs possible!!!

04/29/2024

Lakeshore’s very own Craig Rogers presented at this year’s Deaf Services Training! Way to go, Craig!

04/05/2024

Congratulations, Rand! 🎉🎊🥳

Andrea and Tiffany from ADRS Lakeshore’s EDS program also had the joy of working with Rand. We’re so happy to see Rand flourishing at work!!

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Rand recently celebrated his one year anniversary with America's Thrift Stores! We are so proud of you and this important milestone! Keep up the good work! Special thank you to the staff and management for supporting Rand in his employment and partnering with The Arc of Shelby County.