Our Impact
Our Participants & Families
250
Families served
$6,500 in free services every month
55% attend multiple programs each week
Most of the group members who attend programming are able to do so at no cost to the family. This amounts to roughly $6,500 worth of free services provided each month. Our programming priority is to serve community members who have the highest support needs and would be unable to access arts programming in many other arts spaces. To date, 250 families and 550 volunteers have participated in AIM programs
Our Volunteers & Interns
550
Volunteers
38
Interns
5800 volunteer hours in 2025 alone
Our volunteer and internship programs have a huge impact not only on our participants, but on the young people who are giving their time - in many cases influencing future education and career choices:
“Volunteering with AIM Seattle has been one of the most impactful experiences of my life. Through the program, I discovered a deep passion for working with and advocating for individuals with disabilities. The experiences, mentorship, and values emphasized through AIM have profoundly shaped my perspective on healthcare and helped define my future goals as a dentist, particularly my desire to contribute to improving accessibility and equity in healthcare. Thank you for the leadership, guidance, and care you show to volunteers and the community you serve. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful program and for the influence it has had on my personal and professional growth.”
AIM is helping to nurture the next generation of leaders in disability, the arts, and healthcare.
Systems Change
Disability in Leadership
AIM is shifting the paradigm that positions the service providers as able-bodied and/or neurotypical and service recipients as Disabled. At AIM, Neurodivergent and/or Disabled team members serve in roles across the organization, from our interns to the Program Director. We prioritize the leadership of Disabled individuals from our classrooms, to the board room, and from our internship program to our soon-to-launch Youth Council. Nothing about us without us.
High-Quality Arts Education + Highly Supportive Disability Services
There are many organizations doing meaningful work in the disability community, and many arts organizations expanding access for individuals with disabilities. Each brings important strengths and perspectives to this field. At AIM, we are unique in that we engage and support highly skilled professional teaching artists and staff with a deep commitment to Disability justice. AIM is creating a uniquely Disability-centered arts organization.
Financial Accessibility
For many families, cost remains a barrier to accessing meaningful arts and movement activities. AIM accepts DDCS respite funds for all of our programs, which means that most families participate at no cost to them. For those families who are unable to use DDCS funds, financial assistance is available - no application required, no questions asked. AIM is committed to arts equity.
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