Georgia Academy for the Blind - GAB

Georgia Academy for the Blind - GAB Founded in 1852, the Georgia Academy for the Blind serves students with vision impairments, includin This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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GAB! Instructional Programs
The GAB education program is fully accredited by SACS (K-12). The school year, like other public schools in the state, has 180 days. Certified teachers for the visually impaired provide students with a quality education. GAB utilizes a combination of two curricula, the GA Performance Standards (GP

S) and the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), to meet the state requirements as well as the individualized needs of our students. Expanded Core Curriculum
The ECC is designed to go beyond the core academic components. ECC addresses the essential areas and experiences that are unique to persons with visual impairments. The areas addressed include compensatory skills (such as Braille and tactile graphics), assistive technology, Orientation and Mobility (O & M), social interaction skills, independent living skills, recreation/leisure skills, career education, visual/sensory efficiency skills, and self determination skills. Short term placement options are also available to provide students time to learn ECC skills and return to their local school system. GAB Transition Program
This program results from the recognition of the need for our school to "bridge the gap" between students GAB lives and their lives once they leave us. The Transition Program provides graduating students with sufficient, appropriate, and timely learning opportunities, such as ECC training, Vocational Rehabilitation evaluations, job training, and career education. There is also a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor onsite.

The Senior Class of 2026 at the Georgia Academy for the Blind was honored to receive personalized 3D Yearbooks sponsored...
05/21/2026

The Senior Class of 2026 at the Georgia Academy for the Blind was honored to receive personalized 3D Yearbooks sponsored by Beverly Knight Olson and created through the engineering program at Mercer University. Through the vision of Dr. Sinjae Hyun and the engineering talent and dedication of Scott Shultz, Michael Marcoux, and Maya Alisus Jacob, these students now have a meaningful keepsake that allows them to experience and remember themselves and their classmates in a truly unique and accessible way. This incredible project is more than just a yearbook; it is a reflection of innovation, inclusion, and the power of collaboration. We are deeply thankful for the continued support, creativity, and heart poured into this work each year. Opportunities like this remind our students that accessibility matters and that they are seen, valued, and celebrated. Thank you for continuing to create experiences that leave a lasting impact far beyond graduation day.🎓💙 Mercer University Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

Hopefully ready for move-in by August when school starts🤞🏻...so exciting😃
05/13/2026

Hopefully ready for move-in by August when school starts🤞🏻...so exciting😃

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing parents and everyone who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special and fun...
05/11/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing parents and everyone who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special and fun last week! We truly felt loved and appreciated every single day💙 From coffee & donuts, pizza & pop, goodie bags & prizes, to a Friday cookout & grill…it was all delicious and fun for everyone😋

Matt Forrest is not only the head of Georgia College & State University’s Art Department; he’s a friend to GAB. For over...
05/09/2026

Matt Forrest is not only the head of Georgia College & State University’s Art Department; he’s a friend to GAB. For over a decade he has been coming and doing projects with our art students. This month he helped students in Mrs. Applebee’s art class, screen print vintage bird images. Students then sprinkled plastic dust on the wet ink and melted it with a heat gun to make the image tactile. We used watercolor pastels and colored pencils to bring life to the art. Thanks, Professor Forrest!🫶

Celebrating Excellence: Ms. Chance Moorman Named State Schools District Teacher of the Year!🎉🎉We are thrilled to share s...
05/04/2026

Celebrating Excellence: Ms. Chance Moorman Named State Schools District Teacher of the Year!🎉🎉
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB) families and community—Ms. Chance Moorman has been named the State Schools District Teacher of the Year!
In just three short years at GAB, Ms. Moorman has made a lasting impact. As a teacher of Math, Science, and Social Studies, she brings energy, creativity, and a deep commitment to her students each day. She also serves as the Middle School lead teacher for her professional learning community and has been recognized with the Serving Students with Disabilities Trailblazer Award. Simply put, she is an invaluable part of the GAB family and a teacher our students truly love and respect.
Ms. Moorman will now represent GAB, the Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD), and the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD) as she advances to the Georgia Teacher of the Year (GTOTY) competition. This is an exciting journey that begins at the school level and moves through district competition before advancing to the state stage. Finalists participate in essays, interviews, and speeches, with the selected Teacher of the Year serving as a statewide ambassador for public education, working with leaders, speaking at events, and even meeting the president.
GAB has a strong tradition of excellence in this process. Mrs. Melanie Thompson and Mrs. Kristen Applebee were both named finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year. Additionally, Lauren Eckman-Andrews served as the 2013 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Notably, she is the only teacher of the blind and visually impaired from any state to earn this prestigious honor.
We are so proud to see Ms. Moorman continue this legacy. Please join us in congratulating her and cheering her on as she represents GAB on the state stage. Her passion, dedication, and heart for students make her truly deserving of this recognition.💙🤍🖤



Way to go, Ms. Moorman!

Some of our graduating seniors spent the weekend in Pigeon Forge for an unforgettable trip in the mountains. They enjoye...
04/23/2026

Some of our graduating seniors spent the weekend in Pigeon Forge for an unforgettable trip in the mountains. They enjoyed the resort’s water park and arcade, explored and interacted with birds at Parrot Mountain and Gardens, and experienced hands-on science fun at WonderWorks Pigeon Forge. They also used their ECC skills to enjoy dinner and a show at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and laughed their way down an alpine coaster. It was a weekend full of growth, fun, and memories that will last a lifetime💙🎓

04/22/2026
Our GAB athletes in Oklahoma this past weekend, competing in SCASB track & field…give it your best💙🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏿🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️
04/21/2026

Our GAB athletes in Oklahoma this past weekend, competing in SCASB track & field…give it your best💙🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏿🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️

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2895 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA
31204

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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