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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Stacie’s Story When I was asked about a day in my life as a DSP, I was really unsure of how to answer. I sat at home in the evening and thought for a long time. Then the realization came to me. The thing is, there is no day in the life of a…
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Bob is the proud father of two girls, and caring husband to his wife Lyn. When their youngest daughter Julianna was born, their family knew she would need some level of support and began early intervention. When Julianna was 4 years old, she started receiving services through AIM. Julianna participates in AIM’s respite and recreation…
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