AIM will host a spring luau dance party for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities on Friday, May 31.

The dance will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Elmira AIM office, 350 W. Church St.

There will be a Hawaiian theme with a DJ, food and games. The cost to attend is $3.

The party is open to youths ages 14 and older who live at home and have eligibility for services with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). It is partly funded by OPWDD Family Support Services.

AIM will also offer summer day camps for youths ages 14-21 who have developmental disabilities. 

The fifth annual AIM Golf Tournament, held May 5 at Elmira Country Club, drew a field of 22 teams and 92 golfers and raised more than $13,000.

Proceeds will support AIM's programs and services for people with disabilities.

The winning team of Bob Gramuglia, Nick Gramuglia, Christian Gramuglia and Corey Marshall turned in a score of 7-under par despite wet conditions, carding a rare double eagle on the 16th hole.

More than two dozen area businesses and organizations generously sponsored the event. Golfers raised additional funds by buying tickets for a raffle featuring a Samsung 4K Ultra HD Smart TV and dozens of other prizes donated by businesses, attractions and professional sports teams. Players could also buy "Puttagains," an extra birdie putt on the par 3s, to support AIM.

Thank you to our  sponsors and prize donors, golfers and all who supported us!

AIM is seeking volunteers for its Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which serves Steuben and Allegany counties.

Ombudsmen are advocates for people who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult care homes.

Volunteer ombudsmen visit long-term care facilities, build relationships with residents, and give them a voice. The volunteers help people understand their rights; address issues that could impact health, safety and quality of life; and investigate complaints.

A state certification training will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 18, July 19, July 22, July 23 and July 24 at the Corning AIM office.

After completing training, volunteers can expect to spend about two hours per week on visits. Mileage is reimbursed. 

For more information, contact Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Coordinator Taryn Roloson at  troloson@aimcil.com or 962-8225, ext. 112.

Congratulations to Jessica Smith, who was named May's Employee of the Month.

Smith is AIM's director of home care services. She supervises Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS), the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) and several other home care programs, and oversees a team of four specialists. 

CDPAS, the largest of AIM's home care programs, serves more than 300 consumers who employ more than 400 personal assistants. This service allows people with disabilities and seniors to choose, train and supervise home aides to assist them and allow them to live independently. 

AIM provides the administrative support that enables this program, including enrollment, hiring personal assistants, Medicaid billing, payroll, and resolving issues.

"We believe that Jessica is a classic example of what the right leadership can do," a letter nominating her stated. "She has built a team that is passionate, informed and loyal to each other and the consumers they serve."

Welcome new hires:

        

- Kelly Murphy, Finance Supervisor

- Cherokee Stratton, NY State of Health IPA/Navigator

- Rhonda Frost, Administrative Assistant

- Megan Herbert, Administrative Assistant

Job openings:

To view job descriptions and apply, click here.