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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Our Top 5 Picks of Children’s Books that Teach about Diversity
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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A Day in the Life: Crystal
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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