Considering Self-Direction

AIM Services’ Self-Direction offers people the flexibility to choose the mix of supports and services that are right for them.

Map of new york state where blue indicates aim self direction service area
Blue indicates AIM’s Self-Direction service area.

Self-Direction is based on:

  • Increasing the options and choices that you have for full inclusion and access to the community
  • Greater independence so you have every opportunity to make decisions and choices for yourself
  • Exercising freedom by selecting the services and supports that you need as well as who provides them and where you receive them
  • Preparing you to take full advantage of the Self-Direction by giving a variety of opportunities to make decisions and learn about the relationship between decisions and consequences

This is AIM’s largest program and continues to grow each year!

In addition to AIM being one of the region’s most sought-after providers, we have also been chosen as an agency representative for New York in a National Learning Collaborative that will help further enhance and empower self-direction’s role in the lives of the people we support.

View the Step-by-Step Guide to Start Self-Direction

AIM also offers Supported Decision-Making! Learn more here.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Self-Direction, you or your loved one must;

  • Have a Care Manager
  • Be Waiver Services enrolled (Your Care Manager will assist in enrollment)
  • Get New York State (NYS) Self-Direction eligibility (Your Care Manager will assist)
  • Attend a New York State (NYS) Info Session (Your Care Manager will assist), you will then be provided a list of Brokers and Fiscal Intermediaries

If you are interested in Self-Direction with AIM Services, Inc., view the Step-by-Step Guide for further information and guidance regarding this process.

Contact Us/ Directory

Our Self-Direction staff is here to guide you. Search our staff directory to find who you’re looking for, and reach out to them directly by using the contact information accompanying their photo.

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