VIDBE-Q 2025 Volume 70 Issue 3
Wrestling is what allows ASB to compete. Although we've had many team
victories, it was a second-place finish that meant the most to me. We
participated in a tournament in the Auburn-Opelika area, where we faced
teams from South Alabama instead of our usual East Alabama competitors.
We finished second to a team that later won the State Championship. At the
end of the tournament, one of the opposing coaches said to me, 'I thought
these Blind wrestlers would be in the way, but your team defeated four of
my best wrestlers.' As a coach, that moment was incredibly meaningful to
me.
- Ronald Garrett, ASB's first state champion
Leadership development is another key pillar of the ASB experience.
Students participate in student government, peer mentoring, and advocacy training,
learning how to be effective self-advocates and community leaders. These
experiences prepare them not only for personal success but also to be voices for
accessibility and equity in broader society.
Campus Life and Community
Living on the ASB campus offers students a unique blend of independence
and support. The residential program ensures that students from across Alabama
can access the school's resources regardless of geographic location. Dormitory life
is structured yet nurturing, with residential instructors providing guidance and
support while fostering independence. In addition to academic learning, students
benefit from instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum, which addresses
