AIM Independent Living Center (AIM) is a non-profit organization based in New York State that provides services and support to individuals with disabilities to help them live independently in their communities. Founded as the Southern Tier Independence Center in 1979, the organization later changed its name to AIM Independent Living Center. The center operates under the Independent Living philosophy, which emphasizes self-determination, equal access, and full inclusion for people with disabilities. AIM offers a wide range of services including advocacy, peer counseling, independent living skills training, housing assistance, and information and referral services. The organization also provides assistance with benefits applications, employment services, and equipment loan programs. Their service area covers multiple counties in the Southern Tier region of New York, including Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler counties. The center is part of the nationwide network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and receives funding through various sources, including federal and state grants, private donations, and the New York State Education Department. AIM is governed by a Board of Directors, with the majority being individuals with disabilities, reflecting the organization’s commitment to consumer control and self-determination. The center employs staff members who work directly with consumers to achieve their independent living goals.