AIM Independent Living Center

09/04/2026

Thank you to Gov. Hochul for supporting community integration - the right of people with disabilities to live in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.

09/04/2026

AIM has many great direct support professionals who assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our OPWDD Self-Direction Program (we also call them Self-Hire Staff). Recognize someone you know and enter them in a raffle for a $500 gift card from Amazon!

Nominate your favorite Direct Support Professional for a chance to win! Nominations close on September 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

09/03/2026

Stop in today for AIM's Community Resource Room!

09/03/2026

The third annual Homes on the Horizon Housing Conference, to be held Friday, Oct. 16, will bring together community stakeholders to discuss homelessness and the shortage of affordable, accessible housing - and work toward possible solutions.

The event, presented by AIM and Arbor Housing and Development, will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Economic Opportunity Program, located at 650 Baldwin Street in Elmira.

The conference will be facilitated by Dusty Hewitt of Long Run Communications. This year’s theme is building a homeless response system in the Southern Tier, connecting systems and creating solutions.

AIM is planning to have panel discussions with guest speakers from community organizations, a lived experience panel, and breakout group activities.

Attendance is free and breakfast and lunch are included for participants, but advance registration is required.

AIM also welcomes local service providers who would like to table at the event, at no cost.

To register as an attendee or to table at the event, click here: https://bit.ly/HomesOnTheHorizon

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The $27 million Parish Heights housing project in Corning is expected to break ground in spring 2027, and AIM will provide supportive housing services to some residents of the apartments.

A vacant church complex on the city’s Northside will be renovated into 45 apartments by Housing Visions, a Syracuse-based affordable housing developer. Most are for seniors, along with some units for lower-income residents.

AIM will provide supportive housing services for 15 of the apartments, which will be for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative.

Thirteen of the 15 supportive units will be for individuals age 55 and older, one is for a veteran with a disability, and one is for a person with a physical disability.

Residents will live independently, but AIM will provide services to residents including intakes, needs assessments, case management, budgeting assistance, independent living skills training, recovery supports, benefits navigation, transportation, assistive technology, employment supports, and referrals for health and specialty care.

The renovation is expected to take about 18 months. The project will also include a daycare operated by ProAction of Steuben and Yates.

09/01/2026

AIM just wrapped up our summer day camps for children and young adults who have developmental disabilities.

The camps, part of our OPWDD Family Support Services, build independent living skills and social skills with educational activities and community outings.

Our camp for ages 14 and older was in late June and early July and included a CPR and Basic Life Support class, tours of the Rockwell Museum and Farm Sanctuary, and trips to Havana Glen and Watkins Glen State Park.

Our camp for ages 9-13 was last week, and included learning about Corning Meals on Wheels and making decorated lunch bags for Meals on Wheels deliveries. They also went bowling at Crystal Lanes and visited Tanglewood Nature Center and the accessible playground at Clute Park on Seneca Lake.

AIM also offers regular activity groups throughout the year. The 14 and older group meets three times per month on Wednesdays, and the 9-13 age group meets twice per month on the first and third Mondays. Participants must have OPWDD eligibility and live at home.

For more information, call AIM at (607) 962-8225 and ask for Megean Macri, OPWDD Family Support Services Coordinator.

08/31/2026

A great profile of our new program, Farmers Supporting Farmers, which provides mental health and business supports for the agricultural community, as well as several other resources available in New York: https://www.countryfolks.com/2026/08/26/farm-support-programs-foster-culture-collaboration-across-nys/

For more information about Farmers Supporting Farmers, visit aimcil.com or call our Helpline at (888) 328-7847.

The call Amber Russell took the day before we spoke explains most of what you need to know about farmer support in New York.

08/27/2026

AIM's Navigator Program, which helps people enroll in health insurance through the NY State of Health marketplace, will be in Centerway Square during the Corning Farmer's Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Stop by if you need coverage for you or your family!

Scott Stewart produces microgreens and microgreen kits, while educating on why microgreens are healthy as well as delicious. See link below ⬇️

📸 Renee Jacobson/Special to The Leader