Public Notice

Notice: The IESDB Board of Directors will be holding a Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, January 14th at 2:00 PM.

Welcome to Our Site

Brian Darcy, Agency Administrator

As the winter season blankets Idaho with its serene beauty, I am delighted to welcome you to a new chapter at the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind. This time of year reminds us of the warmth found in community and the strength we gain when we come together, even amidst the chill of the season.

Winter is a time of reflection and renewal—a perfect opportunity to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to set our sights on the goals ahead. For our students who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision, this season offers a chance to embrace learning with fresh energy, discover new strengths, and share in the joy of achievements, big and small. Families, your unwavering support remains the foundation of our students' success. We cherish your involvement and invite you to continue walking this journey with us, hand in hand. To our staff, your dedication is the flame that keeps our community thriving. Your creativity and commitment bring light to our students’ paths and inspire them to reach new heights.

This winter, we are excited to expand opportunities both within our classrooms and through our Outreach Services, ensuring that every student, no matter where they are, has access to the resources and encouragement needed to thrive. Whether it’s exploring new technologies, fostering social connections, or deepening academic knowledge, we are steadfast in our mission to empower every learner. Let’s embrace this winter as a season of growth and unity. Like the snowflakes that join to create a beautiful landscape, our collective efforts make our school a place where every student’s potential can shine brightly.

On behalf of the entire Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind community, I wish you a joyful, productive, and inspiring winter season. Together, we’ll make this a time of resilience, learning, and celebration.

Warmest regards,

Brian Darcy, Administrator

International White Cane Safety Day

student with poster reading me plus white cane equals independence

The Department of the Blind/ Visually Impaired staff and students united to celebrate White Cane day in October. They carried their posters during a walk along Main Street in Gooding, to build the awareness of the general public about White canes and their use within the Blind /Visually Impaired population.

International White Cane Safety Day helps increase awareness across the globe about important safety considerations when encountering people using canes.

  • The white cane signifies that the pedestrian using it is blind or visually impaired.
  • The white cane alerts motorists of the need to exercise special caution and provide the user the right of way.
  • The white cane symbolizes the independence, confidence and skills of the person who is using it.