I came to AIM Services when I turned 18. In high school I had an internship with school aged kids with Autism and I really liked it. I also was volunteering in a nursing home, and I knew I liked working with adults. A friend who works for AIM told me to come apply, and…
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But at its heart, the ADA is simple. In the words of one activist, this landmark law is about securing for people with disabilities the most fundamental of rights: ‘the right to live in the world.’ It ensures they can go places and do things that other Americans take for granted. -Tom Harkin The…
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In 1968, the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) was passed, paving the way for the subsequent passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. The Architectural Barriers Act required that facilities that are designed, constructed, altered, or leased with particular federal funding, be accessible to people with disabilities. The law even included non-governmental facilities…
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30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act A Historical Review On July 26, 1990, George H.W. Bush, while seated on the front lawn of the White House, signed into law the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law was called into action due to the complete absence of people with disabilities in the Civil…
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Working through COVID-19 has inevitably brought forth a lot of new experiences and learning opportunities in this line of work. A few months ago I stepped down from a manager position to support people in our day program. When COVID shut that down, I was assigned to work in a particular home. This assignment was…
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It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of that tapestry are equal in value no matter their color. – Maya Angelou …
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Crystal’s Story I started out at AIM working for one of the day programs. When that program moved locations, I started working in a home where a group of men live. I was unsure if I would succeed there. That was last October. I still work here and I feel I am supporting a group…
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Audrey’s Story When I wake up in the morning, my three-year-old son immediately asks me not to go to work. He is 3, but he understands that we “can’t go to work because of the virus”. My husband and I explain to him and his sister that we are both essential workers. We go to…
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Matt’s Story Part 1 Every day, without fail, I wake up to missed calls from the people I support. My night ends and my day begins with calls from them. The one constant in this uncertain time is the missed phone calls from people who just want to talk to me and hear my voice….
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Ron’s Story My mind is an enemy to purposeful rest. I am awake around 4:00 am, without an alarm, and my mind races for a while until it prompts me to move and I quietly get up. That’s okay; I love the morning, the beginning of a new day, thankful I have the opportunity. My…
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Experience real life stories from the people of AIM Services, Inc. Through this experience sharing, you will gain a more personal understanding of AIM Services’ impact on individuals’ lives. This is your chance to take a glimpse into a person’s life or to share with everyone the impact a person with a disability has had on your own life.
