Shannon’s Story Finding myself at a crossroads was a defining moment in my life. Being a wife, mom, and nanny for the last 28 years labeled me; I was a Homemaker (who made some spending money babysitting). I was happy and content, but never felt like I contributed to society. I threw myself into community…
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Walt: Star Radio, Sunday Jazz Brunch. It’s time, once again, for the Power of Potential with AIM Services, supporting people with disabilities and traumatic brain injury. Each week, we get a chance to talk to you the Executive Director, Chris Lyons. Good morning, sir. Chris Lyons: Good morning, Walt. Happy Sunday. It’s great to visit…
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This Valentine’s Day, we at AIM find ourselves in a state of deep reflection. We reflect on the years past when we gathered to celebrate love and friendship at our annual Valentine’s Day Dance. This February, although the in-person dance is missing, the instances of love, kindness, selflessness, and the formation of remarkable relationships are…
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Walt: Time once again for the Power of Potential with AIM Services, supporting people with disabilities and traumatic brain injury. Each week we check in with Executive Director, Chris Lyons. Chris, how you doing my friend? Chris Lyons: Very well Walt, thank you. I’m hoping you’re doing well in the chilly bunker of Lake George…
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Kristi’s Story I have taken the long and windy road in life and tried many different things. I did not go to college until I was 30 years old, where I received a B.A. in Criminal Justice. I worked as a Teen Court Coordinator for the Carteret County Sheriff’s Department for several years. I also…
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I never had it in my mind to find this job. A friend shared on Facebook that AIM Services was hiring. I sent in my application. The next day I had a call. I thought when I went in for my interview at the house that there would be just one person. Everyone was there!…
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September 13th marks the beginning of the nationwide, week long, celebration of direct support professionals. Direct Support Professionals Week, or DSP Week, allows AIM Services and other organizations offering similar support, to focus on the significant contributions of this essential workforce. The annual observance could not be more deserving at a time where we are…
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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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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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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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