AIM had the pleasure of sitting down with OPWDD Commissioner Willow Baer to talk about the impact of Supported Decision-Making in New York!
This important conversation highlights how Supported Decision-Making helps advance independence, choice, and self-direction for people with disabilities.
Watch the full discussion with the link below!
https://youtu.be/rhnqKbssLVM
What a night! Our last Carnival this weekend was one to remember!
All funds raised support the people we serve explore and express themselves through arts, music, and alternative therapy!
Thank you to everyone that attended, and thank you to our sponsors and donors for your ongoing support! We're still buzzing from the fun ๐งก
While we say goodbye to Carnival, weโre excited for whatโs ahead. Our spring gala will continue, just with a fresh new theme and energy โจ
The beat goes on! Stay tuned for how we'll be celebrating in 2027!
Weโre excited to launch our 2026 Annual Campaign: ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
This year, weโre challenging perspectives and celebrating whatโs possible. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are not here to inspire, theyโre here to live full, meaningful lives, pursue their passions, and be recognized for their achievements.
Go Further with us as we move beyond limits and toward a world where everyone who says โI want to do thatโ has the support, access, and community to make it happen. Take a moment to watch, like and share!
To learn more about the campaign, and purchase your "Go Further" merch, please visit: /go-further/
What is love? ๐ถ
Baby donโt hurt meโฆ just get your Carnival ticket ๐ Link to tickets in our bio!
Carnival 2026 features:
๐ถ Live Latin Music with Alex Torres & his Latin Orchestra
๐ Dance Lessons by Felix Ortiz of Baila Albany
๐ญ Performers: Nilla Bean & Marina Waves
โจ LED Performers: Acadia Rae & Kara Grace
๐ง DJ + Photo Booth by Raven Events
๐ฝ๏ธ Brazilian-inspired cuisine
๐ธ Open bar all night
๐ VIP lounge seating & more
Dress bold. Dance all night. Donโt miss it ๐ฅ
21+ event #saratogasprings
Join us at Carnival 2026 on April 11th! โจ
All to support expanding access to arts, music & alternative therapies for the people we serve!๐
Tickets are on sale now ๐๏ธ
https://aim-services-inc.givecloud.co/carnival-tickets
Sponsor Spotlight! @capitalregionalrx ๐
Weโre so grateful for our partners at Capital Regional and the care they bring to the people we support every day. Their responsive, personalized approach makes a real difference helping ensure people are supported, understood, and cared for.
We also loved teaming up on a special art gallery featuring work from the individuals they support, including people from AIM, celebrating creativity and belonging. ๐จ
To learn more about Capital Regionalโs commitment, check out the link below ๐
/news/sponsor-spotlight-capital-regional-rx/
#ICYMI We had the chance to sit down with Mike Phinney of @phinneydesigngroup , discussing the incredible commitment to community impact he has foster in the Saratoga and surrounding region! Sometimes that includes putting on his dancing shoes, and bringing the energy for Carnival! ๐๐บ๐ผ
๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ! ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ! /events/carnival/
๐๐ ๐๐๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฐ๐๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก!
Check out the full conversation with Mike: https://youtu.be/YCD754d43DY?si=S7hPBxmSYl-o8rRu
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month!
A time to recognize people with disabilities as valued members of our communities. Everyone deserves to belong, to contribute, and to pursue the same hopes and opportunities that connect us all.
Sponsor Spotlight!! ๐
We sat down with Mike Phinney of @phinneydesigngroup . He shares his story of how he met AIM for the first time, and how our relationship has grown.
Weโre grateful to celebrate partners who lead with community at heart. ๐งก
โจ Watch the full conversation on AIMโs YouTube page to hear more. Link in the comments!
