Lucas’ Story Overcoming the obstacles of living with “an invisible disability.” A New Path In October of 2011, Lucas experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that would change the course of his life. While recovering in the hospital, he learned about how his acquired brain injury would affect his life. In the early days, he…
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PoP 3.12.2021: Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month with Kyle Welch
Walt Adams: Star Radio Sunday Jazz Brunch. I’m Walt Adams, time for our power of potential from AIM Services, supporting people with disability and traumatic brain injury. Each week, I look forward to talking to my good friend, Chris Lyons, Executive Director. Good morning, Chris. Chris Lyons: Good happy Sunday morning. Walt, it’s so good…
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5 Questions with Barb: A Survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury
AIM: How did your Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occur? Barb: It happened on June 10th, 1974. I was 15 going on 16. I was with a friend of mine. He was driving the car when we got in the accident, and we both were not wearing seatbelts. He only got a cut on his forehead…
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Department of Health: A Dynamic Team Spreading Community Awareness
Team Strength Neil, like so many other DOH (Department of Health) Service Coordinators at AIM Services, stands by the side of those people who are either facing life after a traumatic brain injury, or by those who are aging and wanting to remain on their own and maintain the lives they have built for themselves….
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An Interview with S. Miller
S. Miller, a survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) due to an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) in 2013, is ready to share her personal story for the first time. Her story is wrought with pain and trials, but is delivered in a voice that embodies strength and perseverance. Beyond her desire to share her own…
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J.H. + J.H. = Friend
I like that there is no road map with AIM, we just try to provide a normal existence for those we support. We all thrive on this normalcy. AIM=Relationships At AIM, our services are hinged upon the relationships we build with those we support. During our New Hire Orientation, we inform every new staff…
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People Don’t Understand The Invisible
A Glimpse These are the words of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor who spoke at Tuesday’s Brain Injury Advocacy Day at the NYS Legislative Office Building in Albany. The event was held by the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS). The woman’s experience forever changed her life and has come with unimaginable…
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Jill’s Creations
A few days ago, Jill came to the office to set up a popup shop selling her handmade candles, jams and jellies, and t-shirts. Jill receives services through AIM Services, Inc.’s Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver program, and her message is clear, “Open the doors, grab a hand or two, step on the path to a…
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