AIM Services, Inc. offers a variety of Employment Services: from exploring basic work concepts and discovering strengths and interests, to on-the-job support to maintain competitive integrated employment. The people we serve have the opportunity to volunteer at places that are of interest to them to improve their abilities. AIM individualizes each program to further enhance the skill…
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Behind the Scenes at The Jockey
AIM Services, Inc. Day Habilitation is a program for people to explore interests and involvement in the community, while boosting social skills and reaching goals. Recently, many of the people served in this program were expressing interest in music and radio stations. Director of Public Relations, Walt Adams, jumped at the opportunity to share his…
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Ladies Trip to PA
A group of women AIM Services, Inc. supports planned a trip in September to spend a week in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Through research, saving, and planning they were able to enjoy all the area had to offer; from an authentic Amish horse and buggy ride, a ride on the Strasburg Railroad, and visiting the Hershey’s…
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Future Graphic Designer
Josh is an independent young man who has an affinity for graphic design. Two years ago, Josh graduated from Mountain Lake Academy in Lake Placid, NY. His goal after graduation; go to college. With the support of AIM Services, Josh enrolled at SUNY Adirondack. SUNY Adirondack has an advisor to guide course selection for individuals with disabilities; and…
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Sailing with Y-Knot
Over the summer for the past two years a group of people we serve have been given the opportunity to enjoy a day of sailing with the Y-Knot sailing program ran by Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, NY. The idea came to Mike Vyent, Program Director of Residential, after some past experiences in the field. He said,…
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Sunny the Dog
Meet Sunny the dog, the newest member of an AIM Services, Inc. Residential Setting in South Glens Falls. The six housemates/residents living there have been planning for a long time to get a dog. By saving money each week, and creating a shared schedule and budget for taking care of the dog, Sunny is a…
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What Is Respite and How We Are Changing It
AIM Services, Inc. is always looking for initiatives to better support the “power of potential” and improve the lives of those we serve, and that is why we have chosen to focus efforts on enhancing Respite services. By providing an individualized approach to traditional Respite services, a meaningful experience for both the person and their…
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Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Person with a Disability
Did you know that current employment statistics from the US Department of Labor show that only 27% of the population of people with disabilities is currently in the workforce? Employing a person with developmental disabilities not only affords meaning in their lives, but also has many positive impacts for businesses and the overall economy. AIM Services, Inc.’s…
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Community Collaborations
AIM Services, Inc. not only strives to bring inclusion to the community for people with developmental disabilities. We also strive to be involved in the community as a whole. We believe in the importance of community, and that we all have a part to play to keep it thriving. Building Back in 1987, John T…
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AIM Services, Inc. living healthy with Healthy Living Market Saratoga
AIM Services, Inc. not only strives to bring inclusion to the community for people with developmental disabilities, they also strive to be involved in the community as a whole. Healthy Living Market not only strives to bring a healthy way of life to the community, but also through their dedicated fundraising efforts, strives to be…
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