2026 DSP of the Year: Todd Beecher DSP of the Year “This is meaningful to me. To be recognized by people who you respect and think are amazing, is the most meaningful award and recognition I have received in my life”. It is with great excitement that we announce Todd Beecher as DSP of the…
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A Day in the Life: Annie Havens The Work That Found Me A New Path I was a stay-at-home Mom for 20 years and then I worked in the banking world. I had lived in Glens Falls, NY for about three years when I was ready to find a new job. An old coworker…
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A Day in the Life: Rickke Mabie A Career Employee Defining Person-Centered Support Roots I started working in this field right out of college in 1988. I responded to an ad in the newspaper for a job called “Bridge Builders” through the ARC of Rensselaer. The job was about connecting people to their community,…
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Sponsor Spotlight: Capital Regional Rx In the Fall of 2025, Capital Regional Pharmacy Services (Capital Regional Rx) connected with AIM Services regarding their new project, the “Wall of Fame,” at their business headquarters. The “Wall of Fame” features artwork created by the people they serve throughout the Capital Region, and all visitors to their facility can…
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DSP of the Year 2025 Andrew Brennan Andrew is described by his coworkers as hard working, compassionate, patient, positive, kind, caring, respectful, and understanding. These are the qualities that strengthen his connections and ultimately inspired his coworkers to vote him the 2025 DSP of the Year! Andrew has been at AIM for just over five…
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The Art of Belonging Cadie’s Journey “For me, belonging really means finding where you fit. I didn’t always have an environment or friends that made me feel that I belonged. But, as I grow as a person, I am finding my connection in the world.” Cadie shares this reflection after participating in a collaborative art…
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Belonging: Taking Center Stage Andy O’Rourke with All Abilities Productions Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Andy O’Rourke, Founder, Executive Producer and Artistic Director of All Abilities Productions, to speak about his business, his focus on inclusive opportunities for everyone, and how a sense of belonging has shaped his life. All Abilities…
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DSP of the Year 2024 Sarah Ramsey Sarah Ramsey has been an employee at AIM for just shy of a year, but her impact is immense as she empowers the people she serves and inspires her fellow direct support professionals. Sarah demonstrates care and dedication to the people she serves, and pride and love of…
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A Christmas Story…the AIM version. It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Perhaps that has never been more apparent than by comparing these two photos side-by-side. Let us explain… Eight years ago, AIM began supporting Chad after he spent decades in an institution. He was fearful, skeptical, slow to trust,…
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a time to recognize the vital roles people with disabilities play in making the nation’s workforce diverse and inclusive. Read about the positive experience The Wesley Community has had in working with AIM in recognition of NDEAM. Why is it important to your business to hire people with…
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