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Agency Message

June 3, 2020 The recent, senseless killing of yet another person of color has stretched our collective emotions of outrage, grief and anxiety to a breaking point. Since 1961, the Association for Individual Development (AID) has committed itself to empowering people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and…

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SURVEY TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

May 7, 2020Executive Director Leanne P. ReddenUncategorizedLeave a comment Do you or someone you know face transportation challenges? The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) wants to hear from you about transportation issues and gaps that may exist in the RTA region. Please fill out a survey to help the RTA improve transit options for older adults…

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*VIRUTAL* AID ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM Join us for a VIRTUAL Annual Meeting to recognize client achievement and honor the generosity and dedication of volunteers, community supporters, and employees who helped make 2019 a success for AID! Note: Individuals wishing to virtually attend MUST RSVP to receive a webinar access code.CLICK HERE TO RSVP…

Give DeKalb County 2021

Give DeKalb County

THANK YOU to all who supported AID on #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW. Our supporters truly help us continue to give the best possible care to individuals in our residential homes and those receiving mental health and crisis services. We are humbled by the tremendous outpouring of support on #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW and today is a new day of giving: Give Dekalb County! Donations to…

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#GIVINGTUESDAYNOW (May 5, 2020)

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This global day of unity to take place on May 5, 2020, as a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. This is a great opportunity to show your support for AID and help…

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COVID-19 UPDATE #8

Governor Pritzker announced that he was going to extend the Stay-At-Home Order through May 30th. When this new Order begins on May 1st, there will be some slight lifting of a handful of restrictions but nothing will change for AID. Community Day Services will continue to be closed, staff will continue to work, on-site and remotely…

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AID Annual Meeting 2020 *CANCELLED*

Unfortunately, the AID Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 has been CANCELLED due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We would like to take a moment to recognize ALL client achievements and honor the generosity and dedication of our volunteers, community supporters and employees who made 2019 a success!