In 2012 Adults in Motion was the subject of an Open Door documentary made by Morningside Productions and shown on TV3. Click on links above, to view.
AIM TODAY
AIM was initially based at 3/27 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth but later moved to its current premises at 16 Auckland Road, Warkworth, which it leases from the Rodney Health Charitable Trust.
AIM operates four days a week throughout the year and provides services to adults from the Rodney District who attend each week.
Each participant has their own Lifestyle plan, which contains elements of their individual goals, as well as community participation opportunities.
The Programme Manager is appointed by the Executive Committee and is responsible for organizing the day to day operations, within the guidelines set down by the committee.
OUTCOMES
AIM's mentoring programme supports participants to plan their own life goals, to increase their self-esteem, to develop greater independence, and to explore vocational opportunities for roles within their local community,.
Regular attendance at AIM also gives some families respite from full-time care-giving.
AIM also looks at ways to raise awareness about disability issues in the wider community, and helps to promote a more inclusive, accepting society.
NEWSLETTER
A newsletter is sent out regularly to all members and highlights the various activities that participants take part in. Many of these activities are outside of the AIM premises.
PURPOSE
AIM provides a vocational service for adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
Our services are geared to support individual needs and goals, with a focus on mentoring individuals while they continue to develop their life, social, numeracy and literacy skills.
Our main focus is to source meaningful community participation opportunities, and/or local work experience where possible.
BACKGROUND
A.I.M. (Adults in Motion) Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that was set up in 2006 by a group of concerned parents and caregivers who recognized that there was a lack of opportunities and activities in the Rodney District that supported the inclusion and integration of young adults with intellectual disabilities, into the local community.
In 2007, AIM became an incorporated society, with charitable status granted on
21 May 2008.
Registration number: CC24632
ENTITY
AIM (Adults in Motion) Incorporated is governed by an Executive Committee, elected annually by its members.
Any person/group/organisation that has an interest in people who have disabilities, and agrees with the purposes of AIM, may become a member of this Society by submitting a membership application form and upon payment of subscription.
If you are interested in joining, please contact the office for more information.